Pharmacist, Inpatient

University of Vermont Health Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance up to $6,000

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network seeks a full-time Clinical Staff Pharmacist for UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus, Burlington. This role provides pharmacy services, supports antimicrobial stewardship, and ensures safe, effective dosing across inpatient units.

The position emphasizes order review, pharmacokinetics, IV-to-PO conversions, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and residents to optimize patient outcomes. Rotating weekends and holidays are inherent to the schedule.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• ASHP residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont.
• Two years clinical pharmacist experience in a health system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform order verification and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.
• Provide drug information and optimize dosing for patient care.
• Precept ASHP-accredited residents and pharmacy students.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and direct patient care.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Order verification

Pharmacokinetics

IV to PO

Antimicrobial stewardship

Medication safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred)

ASHP residency or equivalent (preferred)

Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy - Clinicians & Residents

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable-8Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Rotating

Salary Range: Min $56.16 Mid $70.20 Max $84.24

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