Sr Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Behavioral Health

Inova Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition and student loan assistance

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Sr Clinical Pharmacist for Ambulatory Behavioral Health in Virginia. This full-time role entails interpreting medication orders, providing clinical consultation, and monitoring drug therapies. Ideal candidates will have a PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy and five years of clinical experience.

The position offers various benefits, including medical and dental coverage, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Join a respected team recognized for quality and safety in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical pharmacist experience required.
• Licensed pharmacist in the state of Virginia.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS is needed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and verifies medication orders.
• Provides clinical consultation.
• Monitors drug therapies for interactions.
• Participates in decentralized rounding.
• Precepts learners as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Medication order verification

Knowledge of DEA regulations

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Sr Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Behavioral Health

VA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Inova Health is seeking a dedicated Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Behavioral Health to join the team. This role will be full-time Monday – Friday, day shift | Sign-on Bonus & relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities

• Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders as appropriate.
• Provides clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
• Issues controlled substances in compliance according to the DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
• Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
• Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
• Minimizes non-formulary procurement and supports substitutions.
• Participates in decentralized rounding with clinical teams.
• Responds to emergent bedside alerts and codes (adult and pediatric as designated).
• Precepts learners as appropriate.
• May perform additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • Spearheading grant work and submission related to the practice of pharmacy.
  • Lecturing and facilitating learning opportunities for pharmacy students, PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents, and practitioners.
  • Performing duties on local, system, and national committees which contribute to the development and professional advancement of pharmacy practice.
  • Serving as a leader or facilitator on a regional or national professional organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience: Five (5) years as a clinical Pharmacist.
• Licensure: Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• PGY2 in Psychiatry or Ambulatory Care.
• BCPP eligible.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.