Pharmacist

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA seeks a Pharmacist to supervise and perform compounding, packaging and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in accordance with state and federal law.

The role emphasizes review of patient orders, dosage accuracy, and patient-specific assessments, with responsibilities spanning sterile and non-sterile compounding, pharmacy operations, and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• 1 year prior pharmacy experience in the relevant practice area preferred.
• 1 year PGY1 residency preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist with VDHP within 30 days of start date required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred; Board of Pharmacy Specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and assess patient-specific medication orders.
• Monitor patient profiles for appropriate dosage and therapy.
• Supervise and perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, packaging, and dispensing.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and facility policies.
• Support core clinical programs including antimicrobial stewardship and drug interactions checks.

Skills

compounding

dispensing

dose assessment

drug interactions

antimicrobial stewardship

Education

Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required)

Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy (Required)

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$54.80 - $79.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewSupervises and performs compounding packaging and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation. Possesses the skills and ability to assess data reflective of patient status and to interpret this information and identify the patients' needs in relation to age specific requirements, and to provide care as described in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and facility policy and procedures. Reviews, validates, monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy as well as patient specific assessment of medication orders.What you will doReviews, validates, and assesses patient specific medication orders. Monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy. Reviews alerts associated with verification and escalates concerns to provider or pharmacy leadership as appropriate.Supervises and performs compounding (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order, or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation.Handles all aspects of pharmacy operations to include order review and validation, sterile and non-sterile compounding, controlled substance/diversion management, pharmacy automation, and all state/federal law and regulation.Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practices for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing safe medication practices, and following policies and procedures that comply with regulatory agency regulations.Responsible for all core clinical pharmacy programs and commitment to evidence-based patient care, to including, but not limited to IV to PO, renal/hepatic dosing, therapeutic interchange, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, duplicate therapy, drug-drug interactions, non-formulary management and weight based dosing.QualificationsEducationDoctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) orBachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)Experience1 year Prior pharmacy experience in area of practice related to the position (Preferred)1 year PGY1 Residency (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicensed Pharmacist - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) within 30 Days(Required)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.