Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Expert Med Therapy

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a clinical pharmacist to ensure safe medication provision, monitor therapies, counsel patients, and advise clinicians on drug therapy within a hospital setting.

The role supports inventory management, records maintenance, education for physicians and staff, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities to engage in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred; residency beneficial.
• 1 year inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for appropriateness and safety.
• Perform drug utilization reviews and interventions as needed.
• Manage pharmacotherapeutic services per institutional standards.
• Monitor regimens for safety and efficacy with pharmacokinetic considerations.
• Educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff on drug therapy.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Pharmacy practice

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacy automation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

ASHP PGY1 Residency

Tools

Automation systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a clinical pharmacist to ensure safe medication provision, monitor therapies, counsel patients, and advise clinicians on drug therapy within a hospital setting.

The role supports inventory management, records maintenance, education for physicians and staff, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with opportunities to engage in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.