Pharmacist, Inpatient

uvmhealth; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5000 (divided)

Relocation assistance up to $6000

Job summary

UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus in Burlington seeks a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the inpatient team. You will contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, monitor therapies, review orders, and optimize dosing, including IV to PO conversions, within a 24/7 operation.

The role involves collaborating with nurses, physicians, and residents, providing medication information, and precepting ASHP-accredited residents and pharmacy students. A PharmD and Vermont licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform order verification and pharmacokinetics.
• Assist with IV to PO conversions and therapeutic interchanges.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and provide drug information.

Skills

Antimicrobial stewardship

Medication safety

Pharmacist order review

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

Licensed Pharmacist Vermont

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable-8Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $57.28 Mid $71.60 Max $85.92

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. 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