Pediatric Inpatient Staff Pharmacist - CHoR- Overnights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure drug use safety and effectiveness for all patients across Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics. The role requires Virginia licensure upon hire or within 90 days and a BS in Pharmacy; Pharm.D. preferred for advanced practice.

Evening, night and weekend shifts are required. The pharmacist will monitor drug orders, counsel patients, resolve therapy problems, and supervise technicians to ensure

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required (BS in Pharmacy).
• Pharmacy licensure with Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within 90 days.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify drug-related orders for correct dosage, route, dosage form and schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic orders.
• Counsel patients regarding safe and proper use of medications.
• Designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments.
• Resolve equipment and operational problems.

Skills

Patient counseling

Drug information

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

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 and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication 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 action(s) required:

The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Must be available 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, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$53.05 - $79.57

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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