Pharmacist - Bonus Up to $10k

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 157,046,000 - 227,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10k

Incentive program for new hires

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a pharmacist to oversee compounding, dispensing, and review of medication orders. The role emphasizes patient-specific therapy assessment and adherence to state and federal regulations while maintaining safe medication practices.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or equivalent, with licensure in Virginia and clinical experience. The position offers a full-time schedule and eligibility for incentive programs for new team members.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice.
• Up-to-date knowledge on medications and clinical guidelines.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws governing practice.
• Ability to assess patients and provide evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and assess patient medication orders and monitor dosages.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding and dispensing per orders and policy.
• Ensure safe medication practices and regulatory compliance.
• Support core clinical programs such as antimicrobial stewardship and dosing.

Skills

Pharmacy practice knowledge

Medication therapy assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy

Job description

## Pharmacist - Bonus Up to $10kApply: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038031Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$54.80 - $79.48/HourlyActual 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.**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*** Describe the job specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this job.* 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)