Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 115,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health in Virginia is seeking a Doctor of Pharmacy to provide consultative services to medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff under the Clinical Manager. The pharmacist will ensure appropriate drug therapy across neonatal to geriatric patients, implement clinical protocols, and participate in committees and research initiatives.

The role requires a PharmD, 2–3 years of clinical pharmacy experience, and Virginia license eligibility or reciprocity.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with PharmD degree and clinical experience.
• 2–3 years in a clinical pharmacy setting required.
• Virginia license or reciprocity eligible; board cert within 2 years preferred.
• Experience with computerized pharmacy systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultive services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Ensure appropriate drug therapy across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Implement and monitor clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Educate, represent on medical center committees, and participate in research.
• Document clinical activities and outcomes; manage medications per standards.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pediatrics

Neonatal care

Geriatrics

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Department

PHARMACY - 207070

Worker Sub Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

$59.98 - $83.97

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, provides consultive services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Ensures appropriate drug therapy in specialty population, implementing and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines and enhancing the delivery of evidence-based medicine will also be expected. Other responsibilities include education, representation on medical center committees, and collaboration on research initiatives. Documents clinical activities and outcomes. Provides prescribed medications and compounds according to professional standards and practices. Performs at an advanced skills level.

Education

PharmD degree required

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is required
• Pharmacy Practice Residency or PGY1 preferred
• Specialty Residency in field of expertise PGY2 OR Minimum experience of 3-5 years in a relevant clinical pharmacy setting (Other combinations of formal education, training, and experience may be considered.)
• Experience with computerized pharmacy systems preferred

Certification & Licensure

• Virginia licensed or eligible for reciprocity is required
• Board certification or equivalent specialty certification within 2 years
• Current and up-to-date licensure and certification. Maintains full credentialing
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) – AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable about medications, their pharmacology and dosage ranges for use in neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Keyboarding skills required

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.