WVUH Cancer Center Lead Pharmacy Specialist

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Specialist to provide pharmaceutical care and oversee pharmacy staff. The ideal candidate will have a valid pharmacist license and at least three years of experience in a health-system setting. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to this role, aimed at ensuring compliance and engaging in educational activities within the pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license in West Virginia or adjacent states.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provision of pharmaceutical care through direct patient care and compliance activities.
• Assist leadership with daily clinical and compliance operations.
• Assume clinical responsibility leadership in the absence of the leader.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Provision of pharmaceutical care through compliance, direct patient care, clinical, and educational activities.
• Assist Department Leadership with daily clinical and compliance operations.
• Assume clinical responsibility leadership in the absence of the leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Certification, and Licensure:

• Current pharmacist license as required by the state where services are provided:

• WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
• PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
• MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Remote Workers: Must hold a current pharmacist license in your state of residence.

• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a pharmacist in a pharmacy or health-system setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

• Experience in at least one of the following:

• Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency and Board Certification in an applicable clinical field.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency and three years of relevant pharmacist experience.
• Three years of relevant experience and Board Certification.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in oversight of pharmacy staff, participate in educational activities, collaborate with leadership, ensure compliance with legal and hospital policies, and participate in clinical and administrative activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk and stand for long periods.
• Lift up to 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Standard hospital pharmacy environment with accommodations as needed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Time management, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Details:

• Scheduled hours: 40 per week.
• Shift: Day shift.
• Exempt position.
• Location: Morgantown, WV.

WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.