Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist to optimize inpatient and outpatient regimens, promote evidence-based therapies, and support cost-effective patient care. You will precept students and residents and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes quality initiatives, ADR prevention, and adherence to policies. Eligible candidates hold a PharmD or BS with licensure in Virginia, BPS certification anticipated, and ASHP PGY1/PGY2 training or

Qualifications

• Doctorate or PharmD required.
• Virginia Pharmacist license required.
• BPS certification to be obtained within 24 months.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote evidence-based, cost-effective, safe therapies for inpatients and outpatients.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents.
• Serve as departmental resource and liaison to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Critical care

Clinical pharmacology

BLS

ACLS preferred

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy

Virginia Pharmacist License

Job description

Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: The critical care pharmacy clinical specialist is responsible for promoting evidence-based, cost-effective, safe and appropriate therapeutic regimens for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. This individual will serve as a departmental resource and liaison to healthcare professionals. The clinical specialist will be responsible for precepting pharmacy students and residents. The yearly performance evaluation will be based on measurable outcomes related to quality initiatives, cost containment, ADR prevention, etc.

Education: Bachelor's degree or doctorate degree in pharmacy is required.

Experience: Three years of experience in clinical pharmacology is required.

Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required. BPS board certification to be obtained within 24 months. BLS certification required. ACLS certification is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Completion of both an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency program or
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program and 2 years clinical practice experience in critical care or board certification in critical care, or
• BPS board certification and at least 1 year of clinical practice experience in critical care
• BCCCP board certification, obtained within 2 years of employment

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

• In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug‑free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.