Specialty Clinical Pharmacist

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 148,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Specialty Clinical Pharmacist to join the Case Management team in Norfolk, VA. The role requires active pharmacist licensure in Virginia and BLS; ACLS preferred.

Typical schedule is full-time with rotating days, including some Saturdays, 8:00am-6:00pm windows, and on-site work. You will manage drug therapy, provide detailed patient counseling, and serve as a clinical resource for drug information while supporting training for new staff and students.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required.
• Pharmacist license in Virginia required (BLS).
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services.
• Manage patient drug therapy in accordance with clinical practice standards.
• Counsel patients and educate on medications as needed.
• Precept pharmacy students and train staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medication use and disease states.

Skills

Clinical experience

Drug counseling

Specialty medications

Education

Bachelors in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara is hiring a Specialty Clinical Pharmacist for our Case Management team at Norfolk General Hospital Location: Norfolk, VA Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk) Shift: Rotating Days shift Hours: 8am-4:30pm / 8:30am-5pm / 9:30am-6pm Occasional Saturdays

Education

• Bachelors 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

Keywords:

Pharmacy, Drug Counseling, Specialty Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication, Specialty

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. 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

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $148,304.00 - $214,926.40 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!