Pharmacy Clinical Specialist - Acute Care

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package including health, d 

Retirement savings

Generous paid time off to promote work

Free onsite parking

Shift and weekend differentials

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Employee discounts including cafeteria

Job summary

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist at Augusta Health works as a decentralized pharmacist across ICU, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Nursery, ED, and Ambulatory Infusion Center, delivering direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves collaboration with physicians and nurses, development of medication management policies, order sets, and participation in hospital committees. Prescriber order verification is required, with onsite coverage every 4th weekend.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science with hospital experience and Virginia licensure eligibility.
• Pharmacy Board Certification is encouraged.
• Clinical practice experience with strong communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the multidisciplinary team across hospital units.
• Develop and assess medication-related programs and policies.
• Prescriber order verification and medication formulary management.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Communication skills

Hospital experience

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Bachelor of Science with hospital experience

Virginia licensure eligibility

Tools

Meditech

Order sets

CPOE

Job description

Description

The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is a decentralized pharmacist position. The Pharmacist Clinical Specialist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team with direct patient care responsibilities in multiple settings across the hospital including the Intensive Care, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Nursery units, as well as the Emergency Department and Ambulatory Infusion Center. This pharmacist works closely with the medical staff, nurses, pharmacy leadership team and fellow pharmacists in planning, implementing and assessing various medication-related programs throughout the hospital. Additional responsibilities may include development of order sets, assessment of compliance with clinical practice guidelines, medication usage evaluations, development of medication management policies, participation on hospital committees, education of Augusta Health employees, development and administration of competency assessments, precepting of pharmacy students, and management of the medication formulary. Prescriber order verification is required. Clinical Pharmacists provide onsite clinical coverage every 4th weekend.

Our Clinical Pharmacy Service provides a comprehensive program comparable to leading facilities. The pharmacy has developed a team approach to pharmaceutical care fostering a collegial relationship with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for proper medication management. Augusta Health is technologically advanced involving Meditech, automated dispensing cabinets, bar code administration, smart pumps and order set CPOE. We have received the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence as well as Top 100 hospitals. The hospital campus includes an extensive fitness center, a childcare facility, regional cancer center, Heart and Vascular Center physician office buildings, and an adult education complex affiliated with local colleges. Augusta Health is an excellent practice site to fulfill your professional and personal goals being located in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science with hospital experience or related PGY1 residency as well as eligibility for Virginia pharmacy licensure.
• Pharmacy Board Certification is encouraged.
• Employment experience in clinical practice with communication skills is preferred.

Benefits

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical ladder career path program
• Shared governance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Onsite credit union
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.