Pharmacist - Bonus Up to $10k

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 227,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New team member incentive program

Bonus up to $10,000

Student loan paydown benefit ($20k)

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Pharmacist to supervise and dispense medications while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Residents assess patient needs and validate orders, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding as required.

The role offers exposure to core pharmacy programs, a benefits package, and incentives based on performance. A strong team environment and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy or Bachelors in Pharmacy is required.
• Experience in pharmacy practice preferred; PGY1 residency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, and monitors patient medication orders.
• Performs compounding, packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensures safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supports antimicrobial stewardship, dosing considerations, and drug interactions.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication therapy assessment

Clinical guidelines knowledge

State & federal regulation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)

1 year PGY1 Residency (Preferred)

1 year prior pharmacy experience (Preferred)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring 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. This position is eligible for our new team member incentive program. In accepting this position, new team members may be eligible for a bonus of up to $10,000 over the course of your first 2 years with Riverside! It pays to stay! Schedule - Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm OR Schedule - Wednesday to Wednesday 7p-7a (7 on, 7 off) Riverside supports team members who have obtained a degree in pursuit of their healthcare career goals. Full Time Pharmacists will qualify for a $20k student loan paydown benefit.

Overview

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. 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 do Reviews, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, validates, monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy as well as patient specific assessment of medication orders.
• Reviews, 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.

Qualifications

• Education Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)
• Experience 1 year Prior pharmacy experience in area of practice related to the position (Preferred)
• 1 year PGY1 Residency (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice
• Up-to-date knowledge on medications
• Up-to-date knowledge on clinical practice guidelines related to medication therapy
• Up-to-date knowledge on state and federal law and regulation and regulatory standards related to practice setting
• Ability to assess patients related to medication therapy
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast past environment
• Ability to prioritize work
• Excellent customer service skill

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed 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)

Company Culture

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.