Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - Days

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

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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