Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee drug-use safety and effectiveness across Neonates to Geriatrics. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires Virginia licensure and includes supervision of Pharmacy Interns and Technicians, patient counseling, and proactive drug-therapy management, with flexibility to support evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• PGY1 and/or PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency and Pharm.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen, and verify drug orders for proper dosage, route, form, and schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by staff.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic orders.
• Counsel patients regarding safe and proper use of medications.
• Supervise Pharmacy Interns and Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
• Interact with health care professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Monitor medication effects and recommend appropriate adjustments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

The Clinical Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty area, including the following patient groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Licensed as a Pharmacist with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Experience REQUIRED:

• N/A

Experience PREFERRED:

• Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting or residency training (see below)
• Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program

Education/training PREFERRED:

• PGY1, ASHP-accredited residency
• PGY2, ASHP-accredited residency
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program

Independent action(s) required:

• The monitoring, screening, and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
• Resolve drug therapy problems.
• Clarify and correct problematic drug orders.
• Designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments. Evaluate employees' and students' performance.
• Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications.
• Resolve equipment and operational problems. Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Monitor the effects of medications, and recommend and/or initiate appropriate adjustments to achieve desired medication-related outcomes.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Supervise the actions of Pharmacy Interns and Certified Pharmacy Technicians as set forth in the Pharmacy Act and the Drug Control Act with related statutes and regulations of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Supervise the actions of pharmacy residents as set forth in Department of Pharmacy Services.

Additional position requirements:

• Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$123,274.00 - $184,889.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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