Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Infusion

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Disability, Retirement

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a pharmacist to join UVA Health, contributing to medication dispensing, drug therapy consultations, and optimal patient care across hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or ACPE-accredited degree, with licensure in Virginia (or within 60 days) and BLS certification. Experience may be preferred but is not mandatory, and the position emphasizes safe, compliant medication management.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Pharm.D. from ACPE-accredited college.
• Virginia license or eligibility within 60 days of hire.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications in accordance with prescription orders.
• Provide drug therapy consultations and optimize patient treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of medications in compliance with standards.

Skills

Clinical communication

Attention to detail

Face-to-face patient interaction

Virginia licensure eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

These roles are responsible for the administration, preparation, dispensing, and management of medications and other health products to ensure safe and effective patient care. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work in various settings, including pharmacies, the UVA hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

These roles are responsible for dispensing medications, providing drug therapy consultations, and ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Pharmacists collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans, offer medication counseling, and oversee the preparation and distribution of medications in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

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 - $89.07 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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 .