Ambulatory Pharmacist - UVA Health Outpatient Retail Pharmacy

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

7d•$64 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Pharmacist works within UVA Health’s outpatient retail pharmacy network to provide clinical care, direct patient engagement, and collaborative medication management beyond traditional dispensing. The pharmacist serves recently discharged patients, specialty clinic populations, UVA Health employees, and community members, using access to the electronic medical record to inform clinical assessments and medication decisions. The role participates in the growth of pharmacist-led clinical services and collaborates with physicians, nurses, care teams, and pharmacy colleagues. Responsibilities span discharge medication services and transitions of care, community and employee pharmacy services, immunizations and preventative health programs, Medication Therapy Management, naloxone services, smoking cessation, and contraception initiation. Pharmacists rotate through multiple service areas and workflow assignments, and may support other UVA Health outpatient pharmacy locations when operational needs arise. The practice environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with individual accountability and autonomy in clinical decision-making. Schedules rotate and may include shifts beginning as early as 7:00 AM or shifts from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. A Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy is required. A Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. No experience is required; PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience is preferred. The hourly pay range is $64.37–$89.07, with individual compensation based on qualifications, work experience, and/or education.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform repetitive typing.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull less than 20 pounds.
May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Nice To Haves

PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, safety, and efficacy.
Use electronic medical record information, including diagnoses, allergies, medication histories, laboratory values, and provider notes, to support clinical decisions.
Collaborate with physicians and care teams to resolve medication-related concerns.
Counsel patients on medications, treatment plans, and disease-state management.
Verify medication products before dispensing.
Identify and resolve medication access barriers.
Support discharged patients through medication reconciliation and transitions of care.
Coordinate prescription fulfillment and patient education services.
Conduct vaccine screenings and administer immunizations in dedicated clinical spaces.
Rotate through pharmacy workflow assignments to provide operational and clinical support.
Provide or support discharge medication services, community and employee pharmacy services, Medication Therapy Management, naloxone services, smoking cessation programs, and contraception initiation services.
Support other outpatient pharmacy locations across the health system when operational needs arise.