Pharmacist

Valley Vital Care, Inc.; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus 10%

Paid time off

Company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Valley Vital Care, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (Pharmacist II) to manage medication verification, clinical review, patient counseling, and sterile compounding oversight within our infusion and specialty pharmacy services.

The role requires an active pharmacist license, PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, and 2–5 years of relevant practice. You will lead technician activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with care teams to optimize therapy and safety.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Two to five years of pharmacy experience including infusion, specialty, hospital, ambulatory, or related clinical practice.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform clinical medication review and interventions.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders and assess dose appropriateness using patient-specific information.
• Conduct prospective medication reviews, allergy screenings, and drug utilization reviews.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on therapy, administration, storage, side effects, monitoring, and expectations.
• Document clinical interventions and patient care activities accurately.
• Supervise technician compounding and dispensing activities.
• Perform final verification and release of compounded sterile preparations.
• Address questions related to stability, sterility, beyond-use dating, labeling, and administration.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Clinical pharmacy

Medication review

Interventions

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership of technicians

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Job description

Department: Pharmacy & Clinical Operations

Reports To: Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) / Director of Pharmacy

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

About Valley Vital Care:

At Valley Vital Care, we are committed to improving patient outcomes through exceptional infusion and specialty pharmacy services. Our pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and timely therapy while partnering with patients, providers, nurses, and pharmacy staff to deliver the highest standard of care.

We are seeking a clinically driven Clinical Pharmacist (Pharmacist II) to join our team. This individual will independently manage medication order verification, clinical review, patient counseling, sterile compounding oversight, and pharmacy workflow decisions while serving as a key resource for technicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacist owns the full clinical pharmacist scope for the pharmacy, including medication verification, therapeutic review, patient counseling, clinical interventions, and supervision of technician compounding and dispensing activities. This role serves as a safeguard for patient safety and regulatory compliance while supporting the delivery of high-quality specialty and infusion pharmacy services.

Essential Functions:

• Perform prospective medication reviews, allergy screenings, and drug utilization reviews before dispensing medications.
• Verify medication orders and assess dose appropriateness utilizing patient-specific clinical information.
• Evaluate drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplications, and opportunities for therapy optimization.
• Recommend dosage adjustments and alternative therapies when clinically appropriate.
• Assess complex patient situations and gather relevant clinical information from patients, providers, and healthcare teams.
• Counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication therapy, administration techniques, storage requirements, side effects, monitoring parameters, and treatment expectations.
• Document clinical interventions and patient care activities accurately and thoroughly.
• Conduct final verification and release of compounded sterile preparations prior to dispensing.
• Supervise pharmacy technician activities related to compounding, labeling, dispensing, and refill processing.
• Utilize established clinical references to address questions related to stability, sterility, beyond-use dating, labeling, and administration.
• Troubleshoot compounded products and determine appropriate corrective action when quality concerns arise.

Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable Board of Pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, USP guidelines, and company policies.
• Support inspection readiness activities and effectively explain workflows and regulatory processes during inspections and audits.
• Manage outdated medication and recall processes, including documentation, segregation, and disposal procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation of verbal orders and pharmacy records.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain required pharmacist presence and ensure pharmacy security during assigned shifts.
• Participate in assigned after-hours on-call rotations and provide clinical support to patients and healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with nursing, intake, reimbursement, and provider offices to facilitate safe and timely patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of pharmacy experience, including infusion, specialty, hospital, ambulatory, or related clinical pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform: Clinical medication review
• Clinical interventions
• Strong knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure in two (2) or more states.
• Experience in home infusion or specialty pharmacy or hospital pharmacy
• Experience with sterile compounding and USP <797> and USP <800> standards.
• Knowledge of pharmacy accreditation requirements and inspection processes.

Success Factors:

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Sound clinical judgment and patient-focused decision-making.
• Commitment to medication safety and quality assurance.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to effectively lead and support pharmacy technicians.
• Professional communication with patients, providers, and healthcare teams.
• Eligible for annual incentive bonus target of 10%.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-supported licensure and professional growth opportunities.
• Defined Pharmacy Career Ladder with advancement opportunities from Clinical Pharmacist through Pharmacy Leadership.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed in a licensed pharmacy environment.
• Requires standing, walking, and frequent use of pharmacy equipment and computer systems.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and medications up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Participation in after-hours on-call rotation is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Valley Vital Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include professional license verification, reference checks, background screening, drug screening (where permitted by law), and other position-related requirements.