Pharmacist, Inpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance up to $6,000

Job summary

UVMMC is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for an inpatient, full-time role in Burlington, VT. The pharmacist will participate in antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and dosing optimization as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include order verification, pharmacokinetic monitoring, IV to PO conversions, and therapeutic interchange. The role may involve precepting ASHP residents and students during rounds and education sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
• ASHP-accredited Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Perform order verification and assess drug therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Apply pharmacokinetic principles to adjust dosing.
• IV to PO conversions; conduct therapeutic interchange as appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and patient care initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor to residents and students.

Skills

Antimicrobial stewardship

Medication safety

Pharmacokinetics

Dosing optimization

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

D.Pharm preferred

ASHP residency preferred

Vermont Pharmacist license

Job description

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

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

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. Clinical Staff Pharmacists 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.