Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Therapy & Safety Lead

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee drug use safety and effectiveness for patients across Neonatal to Geriatric groups. The role requires Virginia licensure within 90 days and a PharmD/BS in Pharmacy with ASHP residencies preferred.

You will monitor drug orders, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams in a fast-paced setting. Evening, night, and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program.
• Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen, and verify all drug-related orders for proper dosage, route, dosage form and administration schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic drug orders.
• Supervise Pharmacy Interns and Certified Pharmacy Technicians as per regulations.
• Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications.
• Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Monitor medication effects and initiate appropriate adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee drug use safety and effectiveness for patients across Neonatal to Geriatric groups. The role requires Virginia licensure within 90 days and a PharmD/BS in Pharmacy with ASHP residencies preferred.

You will monitor drug orders, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams in a fast-paced setting. Evening, night, and weekend availability is required.