Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient - Days-Evenings

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a pharmacist responsible for monitoring, screening and verification of drug orders, ensuring proper dosage and expedited dispensing. The role requires current Virginia license or obtain within 90 days, and a BS in Pharmacy.

Preferred Pharm.D. with at least one year of pharmacy practice experience, ability to counsel patients, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Evening, night and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy or obtained within 90 days.
• BS in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify all drug-related orders for correct dosage, route and administration.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing by pharmacy personnel.
• Counsel patients regarding safe and proper use of medications.
• Resolve drug therapy problems and coordinate with pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Drug information

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

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

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• 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

$53.05 - $79.57

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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