Pharmacist Lead - Short Pump Infusion and Retail Pharmacy - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is hiring a Pharmacist Lead to ensure drug-use safety and effective medication management across patient groups. The role focuses on monitoring orders, resolving therapy issues, and counseling patients in an outpatient care setting.

The position requires licensure in Virginia, a Pharmacy degree, and the option of Pharm.D. for preferred qualification. Evening/night/weekend availability is expected in this fast-growing campus environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy or within 90 days of hire.
• Pharmacy degree from an accredited program; Pharm.D. preferred.
• Experience in a similar pharmacy setting preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify drug orders for proper dosage and administration schedule.
• Counsel patients on safe and proper use of medications.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of dosage forms by staff.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic orders.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Patient counseling

Drug information

Education

Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

**Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia's largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents.**

We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia's fastest-growing communities.

The Pharmacist Lead job ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty area, including the following patient groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED:
Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication methods.
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program
Education/training PREFERRED: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program
Independent action(s) required:
The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$59.27 - $88.89

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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