Specialty Clinical Pharmacist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Full-time Pharmacist for our Specialty Pharmacy Case Management team at Norfolk General Hospital. In this role, you will provide safe and effective pharmacy services, manage patient drug therapy, and ensure quality assurance compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy, possesses a Virginia Pharmacist License, and demonstrates strong customer service and decision-making skills. This full-time position offers a rotating days shift and requires one consecutive week of on-call duty every 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Virginia Pharmacist License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective pharmacy services.
• Manage patient drug therapy competently.
• Participate in training new employees.
• Ensure quality assurance compliance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Decision making

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Full‑time Pharmacist for our Specialty Pharmacy Case Management team at Norfolk General Hospital.

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk, VA

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Rotating Days shift, Mon‑Fri

Hours: 8am‑4:30pm / 8:30am‑5pm / 9:30am‑6pm

One consecutive week of On‑Call duty is required every 10 weeks for Specialty Pharmacy after‑hours assistance.

The Specialty Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication‑use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.

Learn more about the Sentara Case Management Pharmacy at Norfolk General: https://sentaracasemanagement.com

• Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
• Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
• Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice
• Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
• Provides in‑depth patient counseling when required
• Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
• Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
• Consistently follows policies and procedures
• Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
• Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision‑making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
• Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
• Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
• Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Experience

• Previous Clinical Experience Preferred
• Drug Counseling Experience
• Knowledge of Specialty Medications
• PGY1/PGY2 Residency Trained Preferred