Evening Clinical Pharmacist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks an E-Med Pharmacist to provide centralized clinical pharmacy services evenings, order verification, and medication management for hospitalist, psychiatric, and hospice populations.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with staff, and the ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment; schedule Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Current license as required by the state board where services will be provided (WV Pharmacist license).
• Basic Life Support certification obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review orders to verify accuracy and appropriateness.
• Dispense medications per provider orders.
• Ensure policies for drug distribution are followed.
• Oversee drug use control in assigned areas.
• Identify drug-use issues and propose resolutions.
• Make decisions on pharmaceutical services in assigned areas.
• Detect/report adverse drug reactions and errors.
• Manage acute/chronic conditions and emergencies.
• Evaluate adherence to medication safety procedures.
• Suggest safety improvements (ISMP).
• Document medication errors and near misses.
• Promote safety-focused medication environment.
• Record findings in the clinical information system.
• Maintain records per laws and hospital policy.
• Supervise technicians in preparation/distribution.
• Provide feedback on coworker performance.
• Participate in student/resident education.
• Engage in educational activities on drug therapy.
• Assist in planning pharmacy changes.
• Complete CE documentation and competency evaluations.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacist license (WV)

Job description

Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at assigned locations through involvement in direct patient care, operational, and educational activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

1. Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Experience

Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:

• Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency
• Three years of relevant pharmacist experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
2. Dispenses medications from the provider's order.
3. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
4. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
5. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
6. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
7. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
8. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
9. Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
10. Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
11. Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
12. Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
13. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
14. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
15. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
16. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
17. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
18. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
19. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
20. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
21. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

Physical Requirements

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

Skills and Abilities

1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.

Additional Job Description

E-Med Pharmacist - Evening Shift

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Holiday Requirement: One holiday per year

The E-Med Pharmacist is a centralized clinical pharmacist position that provides pharmaceutical care and medication management support for hospitalist, psychiatric, and hospice patient populations. This role also supports remote order verification for affiliated outside hospitals within the health system.

The pharmacist works collaboratively alongside other evening shift clinical pharmacists to ensure safe, efficient, and timely medication use processes across multiple patient care settings. Responsibilities include order verification, clinical review and intervention, medication dosing and monitoring, interdisciplinary communication, and support of operational pharmacy workflows.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced centralized environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 230 WVUH Pharmacy

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.