Clinical Pharmacist I, Full Time, Rotating

Sentara; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Central Pharmacy in Williamsburg, VA. Rotating shifts include an 8-hour schedule with weekend and holiday coverage, possibly 6am–11pm and occasional overnights.

The pharmacist will manage patient drug therapy, provide drug information, counsel patients, and participate in education of staff, while aligning with policy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred.
• Virginia Pharmacist License required.
• BLS/ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective pharmacy services to patients.
• Counsel patients and educate on medications.
• Review provider orders for safety and appropriateness.
• Maintain knowledge of medications and disease states relevant to area.
• Precept pharmacy students as assigned.

Skills

Patient counseling

Pharmacotherapy

Drug information

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Tools

Omnicell

MDR

Job description

City/StateWilliamsburg, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Central Pharmacy in Williamsburg, VA.Status: Full TimeShift: Rotating (8 hour Shift)Weekend RotationHoliday Rotation*Hours may vary to meet needs of the pharmacy, may be required to work within the hours of 6am-11pm and provide occasional overnight and weekend coverage as needed.The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independentlyManages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standardsAssures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safetyMaintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practiceServes as the primary resource for drug information and educationProvides in-depth patient counseling when requiredParticipates in the training of new employees as assignedAssumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasksConsistently follows policies and proceduresContinually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areasDemonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and successServes as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient careTriages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as neededUses appropriate systems for processing of patient informationEnsures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirementsOperates pharmacy equipment appropriatelyPrecepts pharmacy students as assignedIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedEducationBachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)Certification/LicensureVirginia Pharmacist License (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) (Preferred)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)ExperiencePrevious Hospital Experience (Preferred)Residency PGY1/PGY2 Trained (Preferred)Keywords: #Indeed, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Medication, Pharmacist, RPh, hospital, acute care, PGY1, PGY2, Monster, LinkedIn, Talroo-Allied Health, omnicell, MDR, rounds, sterile compounding, IV Room,Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.