Pediatric Inpatient Staff Pharmacist - CHoR- Overnights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Pharmacist to ensure the integrity, safety, and effectiveness of drug use for all patients across all ages in the assigned area. The role includes monitoring drug orders, verifying dosages, and ensuring timely dispensing with patient counseling.

Required: BS in Pharmacy with Virginia licensure or within 90 days of employment; preferred Pharm.D. At least 1 year of pharmacy practice experience is preferred; evening, night, and weekend availability is

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• PREFERRED: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited program.
• Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify all drug orders for proper dosage, route, dosage form and administration schedule.
• Counsel patients on safe and proper use of medications.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic orders.
• Designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments and resolve equipment/operational problems.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Drug information retrieval

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in 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

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

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.

Other responsibilities

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.

EEO Statement

Rotating EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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