Pharmacist, Inpatient

Home Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT, is seeking an inpatient clinical staff pharmacist to join a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship, patient-centered dosing optimization, and drug information support across units with 24/7 operations.

The position requires a BS in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred; ASHP residency or equivalent experience is a plus; Vermont pharmacist license is mandatory. Two years of clinical health-system experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy required.
• PharmD preferred.
• ASHP residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Verify orders and review pharmacotherapy for safety and efficacy.
• Provide drug information and participate in antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety.
• Participate in pharmacokinetic monitoring and IV-to-PO dosing.
• Precept ASHP residents and pharmacy students during rounds and training.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Pharmacokinetics

IV to PO dosing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

ASHP-accredited residency

Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont

Job description

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $5000, divided over 2 years, as qualifies
• $6000 Relocation Assistance Available, as qualifies

This position is for a full-time rotating shift inpatient clinical staff pharmacist.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Clinical Staff Pharmacists are an integrated part of the multidisciplinary care team, serving as a resource for antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and optimized pharmaceutical dosing. They assist with medication histories, monitor patient’s drug therapies and provide drug information. Clinical Staff Pharmacists provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. They integrate core clinical pharmacy knowledge, dispensing and order review activities. Individuals will be expected to perform core clinical activities including order verification, pharmacokinetics, IV to PO, therapeutic interchange, and other as required. These pharmacists work closely with support staff, providing direction as needed. In the absence of a leader, a clinical pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of a leader.

Multi-disciplinary rounds may be attended including clinical initiatives, and direct patient care and educational/training activities can be performed. Clinical Staff Pharmacists can also serve as a preceptor to ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

UVMMC inpatient pharmacy operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Clinical Staff Pharmacists work variable shifts, weekends and holidays.

Patient populations serviced include oncology, surgery, medicine, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, adult and pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, peri-operative, psychology, same day infusions, renal and rehabilitation; several which occur in a unit-based setting.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred.
• ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years clinical pharmacist experience in a health system preferred.