Clinical Pharmacist – Rappahannock General Hospital

Bon Secours; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist for Rappahannock General Hospital in Kilmarnock, Virginia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for participating in clinical programs to optimize medication therapy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and educating staff and patients. A PharmD or BS from an accredited pharmacy school is required, with advanced certifications preferred. Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills are essential. Join a wellness-focused team making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification preferred.
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care and promote health.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to deliver high-quality services.
• Identify and resolve potential adverse medication events.

Skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service for internal and external customers

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD

Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency

Tools

MS Office

Drug databases

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist – Rappahannock General Hospital

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistent schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Responsibilities

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
• Identify, document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Valid state issued ID (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience

• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management

Training

• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]