Pharmacist In Charge Sentara Norfolk Gen Outpatient Pharmacy

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Outpatient Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge to lead clinical and operational pharmacy activities in Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality assurance, and staff development in a high-volume outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will oversee system initiatives, serve as a site expert in specialized operations, and may assume PIC duties as needed. A Virginia pharmacist license and BLS certification within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Active Virginia Pharmacist License required.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriateness of provider medication orders for patient safety.
• Lead training and development of staff and training materials.
• Maintain quality assurance per departmental and legal requirements.
• Precept pharmacy students/residents in operational oversight.
• Lead implementation of system initiatives at local and system levels.
• Serve as system expert and site lead in specialized pharmacy operations (e.g., compounding, safety).
• Provide operational guidance to staff on pharmacy practice issues.
• May perform Pharmacist-in-Charge duties when applicable.
• Ensure BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Skills

Leadership

Training/Precepting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Active Virginia Pharmacist License

Pharmacist experience (3+ years)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Outpatient Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacist In Charge

Schedule

• Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Day Shift

Job Description

• Ensures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Participates in the training of new employees and the development of training materials
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned in operational oversight of area of practice
• Leads the implementation of various system initiatives at both local and system levels
• Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized pharmacy operations in area of practice (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and or safety)
• Resource for the staff on operational issues related to pharmacy practice
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed
• May be responsible for pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) duties when applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Required license must be valid in the state of practice

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Active Virginia Pharmacist License
• Minimum of three years of pharmacist experience

Preferred

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Ambulatory or Outpatient Pharmacy experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Why Sentara?

At Sentara Health, you'll join an organization committed to improving health every day while investing in the professional growth of our pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple hospitals, collaborate with experienced pharmacy leaders, and help shape innovative pharmacy services that improve patient care throughout Hampton Roads.

Whether you're currently leading in a retail pharmacy, managing a high-volume outpatient setting, or looking to take your first step into pharmacy leadership, this position provides the opportunity to broaden your influence, develop your leadership skills, and build a rewarding long-term career with a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

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Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $159,203.20 - $225,992.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.