Pharmacist Lead - Short Pump Infusion and Retail Pharmacy - Days

VCU Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion seeks a Pharmacist Lead to oversee drug-use safety and therapy optimization for outpatient care in Chesterfield, Virginia. The role focuses on accuracy of orders, patient counseling, and collaboration with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective medication use.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Pharmacy, is licensed or will obtain licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days, and may have Pharm.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia licensure required or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• BS in Pharmacy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify drug orders for proper dosage and administration.
• Counsel patients on safe and proper use of medications.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and correct problematic orders.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and delegate tasks as needed.
• Work evenings, nights and weekends as part of the role.

Skills

Pharmacy practice experience

Counsel patients

Communication

Education

Bachelor 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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