Pharmacist - as needed

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Pharmacist to supervise compounding, packaging, and dispensing of medications per orders and regulations. The role emphasizes patient-specific medication review, safety, and collaboration with the pharmacy team.

The position requires a Doctoral or Bachelors in Pharmacy and VA licensure within 30 days, with preference for PGY1 residency or hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacists must be licensed to practice in Virginia and obtain licensure within 30 days.
• Hospital or clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines related to medication therapy.
• Familiarity with sterile and non-sterile compounding and medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and assess patient-specific medication orders.
• Supervise and perform compounding and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, dosing optimization, and drug interactions.
• Manage core pharmacy operations including controlled substances and pharmacy automation.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy

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)Skills and AbilitiesDescribe the job specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this job.Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practiceUp-to-date knowledge on medicationsUp-to-date knowledge on clinical practice guidelines related to medication therapyUp-to-date knowledge on state and federal law and regulation and regulatory standards related to practice settingAbility to assess patients related to medication therapyAnalytical and problem solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentAttention to detailAbility to work in a fast past environmentAbility to prioritize workExcellent customer service skillLicenses 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.