Pharmacist - as needed

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA seeks a licensed Pharmacist to review, validate, and assess medication orders. You will supervise compounding, dispensing, and ensure safe, evidence-based care within state and federal regulations.

Collaboration with pharmacy technicians and clinical programs is required. The role emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship, dose checks, and dynamic patient care across age groups, under pharmacy leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy or Bachelors in Pharmacy.
• 1 year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• PGY1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs compounding, packaging, and dispensing per prescription and regulations.
• Reviews, validates, and assesses patient medication orders and therapy.
• Monitors patient profiles for appropriate dosage and therapy; escalates concerns.
• Supports core clinical programs including antimicrobial stewardship and dosing checks.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical guidelines

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy

Bachelors Degree, Pharmacy

Job description

Onancock, 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.OverviewPharmacist review, validation, and patient specific assessment of medication orders. Monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy. Provides current drug information. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age group of the patients served including participation in pharmacy clinical programs. 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. Works under the supervision of the Director/ Manager of Pharmacy. Supervises 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. Supervises the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students.What you will doSupervises 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.Reviews, validates, and assesses patient 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.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.Handles all aspects of pharmacy operations to include , dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, controlled substance/diversion management, pharmacy automation, and all state/federal law and regulations.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.QualificationsEducationDoctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) orBachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)Experience1 year Prior hospital pharmacy experience (Preferred)1 year Post Graduate Year 1 Residency (PGY1) (Preferred)Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge 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 skillsLicenses 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 Certified Pharmacy Specialists (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.