Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Quality, Performance Improve & Safety

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a pharmacist or pharmacy professional for a foundational, enterprise-impact role focused on strengthening medication safety and performance improvement across outpatient, ambulatory, and retail settings. You will transform complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with pharmacists and leaders to drive system-wide initiatives.

The role blends data analysis, clinical insight, and process improvement, supporting safety priorities and audit readiness in a newly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from ACPE-accredited program.
• Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license or eligibility within 60 days of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• No experience required; PGY-1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze medication safety data across ambulatory, outpatient, and specialty environments.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and breakdowns to inform medication safety and operational decisions.
• Support process improvement initiatives in ambulatory and outpatient medication safety workflows.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe medication use across the enterprise.

Skills

Data analysis

Clinical insight

Process improvement

Medication safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.

Job description

This is a foundational, enterprise-impact role designed to strengthen medication safety, and performance improvement across UVA Health. As a key member of a growing team, you will directly support system-wide initiatives that ensure safe, effective, and data-driven pharmacy practices across outpatient, ambulatory, and retail pharmacy settings.

In this newly created role, you will collaborate closely with pharmacists and operational leaders to transform complex data into actionable insights. This position is ideal for a pharmacist or pharmacy professional with a strong interest in medication safety, compliance, process improvement, and experience in outpatient, retail or ambulatory clinical pharmacy settings .

The Role

On a typical day, you will blend data analysis, clinical insight, and process improvement to support medication safety initiatives and reporting needs.

What you will do

• Review patient charts and complex datasets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze and interpret medication safety related data across ambulatory, outpatient, and specialty environments
• Develop structured reports, dashboards, and breakdowns that inform medication safety and operational decisions
• Support process improvement initiatives , particularly in ambulatory and outpatient medication safety workflows
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance safe medication use practices across the enterprise
• Contribute to evolving workflows in a newly established role , helping shape how this function grows within UVA Health

This position offers a dynamic mix of analytical, operational, and clinical support responsibilities , with meaningful exposure to enterprise-level pharmacy services and system-wide safety priorities.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, pharmacy professionals are integral to advancing safe, innovative, and patient-centered care across a nationally recognized academic health system.

• Academic Excellence & InnovationWork within a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and part of a health system consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high-performing specialties and programs.
• Enterprise ImpactThis role supports medication safety across ambulatory, outpatient, and specialty pharmacy services , offering a broad and unique systems-level perspective .
• Build Something NewAs a newly created position , you will help define workflows, support audit readiness initiatives, and shape how medication safety data is leveraged across the organization.
• Professional Growth in Medication SafetyIdeal for candidates with ambulatory or operational pharmacy experience looking to deepen expertise in compliance, informatics, and med safety , with opportunities to expand into specialized focus areas over time.
• Collaborative, Expert Team EnvironmentJoin a highly engaged pharmacy team that values process improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous learning .

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life with the charm of a small city and access to world-class amenities. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region provides abundant outdoor recreation alongside a vibrant downtown filled with award-winning restaurants, wineries, and cultural experiences. With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a balanced pace of life, it is an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and personal well-being.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required .

Experience: No experience required . PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.

Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $64.37 - $87.33 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile

J1735 - Pharmacist I

Career Stream and Level

Clinical Professional-C2

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .