Ambulatory Pharmacist - UVA Health Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
About The Position
UVA Health Outpatient Retail Pharmacy is seeking a night shift Ambulatory Pharmacist who is ready to bring strong clinical judgment, independence, and patient-centered decision-making to a highly visible overnight pharmacy role. This is a distinctive opportunity to combine the accessibility of outpatient retail pharmacy with the clinical depth of an academic health system. As the overnight pharmacist, you will support emergency department patients, discharged patients, employees, and community members while serving as a primary clinical decision-maker during overnight operations. The Night Shift Ambulatory Pharmacist serves as the primary pharmacist for overnight outpatient retail pharmacy operations at the Education Resource Center. This role offers a high level of autonomy, meaningful clinical responsibility, and a unique 7 nights on / 7 nights off schedule that can support both professional impact and personal balance. In this role, you will blend retail pharmacy workflow with health-system level clinical decision-making. You will independently evaluate medication orders, support safe discharge processes, communicate directly with providers, and help patients receive the medications and education they need during urgent overnight care transitions. As Central Fill expands, this position is expected to become increasingly focused on higher-value clinical work, including clinical profile review, discharge planning support, medication reconciliation efforts, and alignment between discharge plans and medication therapy. This creates a strong opportunity for a pharmacist who wants to practice beyond transactional dispensing and help shape the future of overnight ambulatory pharmacy services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required.
- Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing.
- Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs.
- May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Nice To Haves
- PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently reviewing medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and clinical accuracy
- Making real-time overnight clinical decisions with confidence and accountability
- Supporting emergency department patients, discharged patients, employees, community patients, and urgent overnight prescription needs
- Communicating directly with providers to resolve medication-related questions or concerns
- Supporting safe patient discharge processes through timely medication review and issue resolution
- Providing medication counseling and patient education when needed
- Partnering with technicians and other overnight pharmacy colleagues to maintain efficient workflow
- Collaborating with inpatient pharmacists, emergency department pharmacists, and other overnight clinical pharmacy resources
- Prioritizing patient needs in an environment with a smaller immediate staffing footprint
- Contributing to expanded overnight clinical services as outpatient pharmacy practice continues to evolve
- Clinical profile review, discharge planning support, medication reconciliation efforts, and alignment between discharge plans and medication therapy
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
