Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Sentara Healthcare; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist to join the team in Hampton, VA. The role involves managing patient drug therapy, ensuring appropriate orders, and serving as a primary drug information resource.

Education includes a Bachelor's in Pharmacy (required) and a Doctorate in Pharmacy (preferred). Virginia Pharmacist License and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred. Oncology and residency training are also preferred, with a range of benefits offered by Sentara Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy is preferred.
• Virginia Pharmacist License is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
• Previous clinical experience is preferred.
• Residency trained is preferred.
• Oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently.
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards.
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety.
• Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice.
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education.
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required.
• Participates in the training of new employees as assigned.
• Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks.
• Consistently follows policies and procedures.
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision‑making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success.
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education

Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

City/State: Hampton, VA

Work Shift: Rotating

Overview

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our team!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
• Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
• Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
• Consistently follows policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision‑making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education

• Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Experience

• Previous Clinical Experience (Preferred)
• Oncology Experience (Preferred)
• Residency Trained (Preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. We are a tobacco‑free environment.