Lead Pharmacist – Infusion & Retail Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is launching a Pharmacist Lead role to oversee drug-use safety, verification, and rational therapeutic decisions for diverse patient groups across ambulatory care settings.

Requires Virginia licensure within 90 days, or already licensed, with a PharmD preferred. Night/weekend shifts are required and patient counseling is a core duty in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screening and verification of 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
• Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications
• Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is launching a Pharmacist Lead role to oversee drug-use safety, verification, and rational therapeutic decisions for diverse patient groups across ambulatory care settings.

Requires Virginia licensure within 90 days, or already licensed, with a PharmD preferred. Night/weekend shifts are required and patient counseling is a core duty in this leadership position.