Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient - Rotating

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

Benefits offered by this job

Evenings

Nights

Weekends

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Pharmacist responsible for ensuring safe, effective drug use and patient care. You will review orders, counsel patients, and collaborate with staff to maintain high-quality pharmaceutical services within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include Virginia licensure within 90 days and a BS in Pharmacy; Pharm.D. is preferred. Willingness to work evenings, nights and weekends is essential to meet patient needs in our hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia State Board of Pharmacy licensure or to be obtained within 90 days.
• BS in Pharmacy from an accredited program required.
• Pharm.D. from an accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, screen and verify drug orders for proper dosage, route, form and schedule.
• Ensure expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy staff.
• Counsel patients on safe and proper use of medications and resolve drug therapy problems.
• Designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments as needed.

Skills

Counsel patients

Drug therapy problem solving

Strong recall

Education

BS in Pharmacy from accredited program

Pharm.D. preferred

Job description

The Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty area, including the following patient groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

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 (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

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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