Operations Pharmacist Specialty Pharmacy

Proprium, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacist for the Proprium Specialty Pharmacy team. The role delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care, manages patient therapies, and ensures safe medication practices within a day shift schedule.

The position emphasizes expert drug information, patient counseling, and collaboration with teams. Required Virginia Pharmacist License and BLS; retail experience and specialty knowledge are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in Virginia required.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specialty medications and complex health conditions helpful.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, prompt pharmacy services to patients.
• Manage patient drug therapy within clinical standards.
• Ensure appropriate medication orders for high-quality care.
• Advise on medication information and education.
• Counsel patients in-depth on therapies as needed.
• Precept pharmacy students as assigned.

Skills

Drug counseling

Specialty pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist for our Proprium Specialty Pharmacy team in Chesapeake, VA.Location: Sentara Specialty Pharmacy - Chesapeake, VA, 23320Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Shift: Day shift, Mon-FriHours: 8:30AM-5:30PMThe Specialty Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.Learn more about the Proprium Specialty Pharmacy here:https://propriumpharmacy.comDemonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independentlyManages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standardsAssures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safetyMaintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practiceServes as the primary resource for drug information and educationProvides in-depth patient counseling when requiredParticipates in the training of new employees as assignedAssumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasksConsistently follows policies and proceduresContinually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areasDemonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and successServes as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient careTriages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as neededUses appropriate systems for processing of patient informationEnsures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirementsOperates pharmacy equipment appropriatelyPrecepts pharmacy students as assignedIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedEducationBachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)Certification/LicensureVirginia Pharmacist License (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)ExperiencePrevious Retail Pharmacy Experience (Strongly Preferred)Knowledge of Specialty Medications and Complex Health Conditions (Preferred)Supervisory Experience (Preferred)Keywords: Drug Counseling, Specialty Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, RPh, Specialty Pharmacist, Rx, prescription, commercial insurance, health plan, complex chronic health conditions, retail, outpatient, Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, Talroo-Allied Health, #LI-SM1, propriumBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.