Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the drug use control process. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying medication orders, counseling patients, and resolving drug-related issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in pharmacy practice and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to patient care and safety, you will play a crucial role in serving diverse patient groups, from neonates to geriatrics. Join a team that values excellence and offers a competitive sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify all drug-related orders for proper dosage and schedule.
• Counsel patients on medication use and resolve drug therapy problems.

Skills

Pharmacy Practice

Drug Distribution

Patient Counseling

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**

The 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:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
Previous experience with state-of-the-art drug distribution, clinical service methods, and drug information sources and retrieval methods.

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program.

Independent actions required:
Monitoring, screening, and verifying all drug-related orders for proper dosage, route, form, and schedule; ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing; resolving drug therapy problems; clarifying and correcting problematic orders; assigning tasks to pharmacy technicians; counseling patients on medication use; resolving operational issues.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Availability 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, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, manage customer interactions, adapt to change.

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