Operations Pharmacist Specialty Pharmacy

Sentara Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a PRN/Flexi Pharmacist for their Proprium Specialty Pharmacy team in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves managing patient drug therapy, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care, and participating in training new employees.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy and must have a Virginia Pharmacist License. This position offers various benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Virginia Pharmacist License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of specialty medications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient drug therapy according to clinical standards.
• Provide in-depth patient counseling when required.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

Patient counseling

Supervisory skills

Communication

Drug therapy management

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

City/State Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a PRN/Flexi Pharmacist for our Proprium Specialty Pharmacy team in Chesapeake, VA.

Location: Sentara Specialty Pharmacy - Chesapeake, VA, 23320

Status: Flexi/PRN (8 hrs/wk) with the ability to pick up additional hours as needed

Shift: Days shift, Mon-Fri

Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm

The 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.com

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
• Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
• Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
• Consistently follows policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure

• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Experience

• Previous Retail or Outpatient Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of Specialty Medications and Complex Health Conditions
• Supervisory Experience Preferred

Benefits

• 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.