Ambulatory Pharmacist – UVA Specialty Pharmacy
About The Position
Pharmacist ensures the safe effective and financially responsible use of medications by providing optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the Medical Center. Now is your moment to join UVA Health’s Specialty Pharmacy team—where precision, compassion, and coordination define every patient interaction. About the Department Located at 1725 Discovery Dr., Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911, UVA Specialty Pharmacy supports patients with complex and chronic conditions including cancer, HIV, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, and transplant-related therapies. What You’ll Do As a Specialty Operations Pharmacist, you will: Verify & Dispense: Perform clinical verification and ensure accurate labeling, packaging, cold-chain handling, and shipping. Lead Operations: Oversee technicians in filling, compounding (if applicable), inventory, and returns/waste; support scheduling and daily huddles. Resolve Barriers: Troubleshoot insurance issues, address patient questions and concerns, and support pharmacy technicians. Collaborate & Communicate: Work with providers, clinic staff, and patients to provide safe, coordinated, and timely care. Support Patients: Manage refills, monitor adherence, and ensure therapy continuity. Document & Comply: Record interventions in pharmacy systems/EHR; maintain FDA, state board, and accreditation standards. Drive Quality: Participate in audits, accreditation readiness, and process improvement initiatives. Mentor & Develop: Train and guide technicians and new pharmacists; engage in team meetings and culture-building. Participate in personal development and growth opportunities. Stay Current: Maintain continuing education and specialty pharmacy competency.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required
- Experience: No experience required
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
- Experience: None
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Verify & Dispense: Perform clinical verification and ensure accurate labeling, packaging, cold-chain handling, and shipping.
- Lead Operations: Oversee technicians in filling, compounding (if applicable), inventory, and returns/waste; support scheduling and daily huddles.
- Resolve Barriers: Troubleshoot insurance issues, address patient questions and concerns, and support pharmacy technicians.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Work with providers, clinic staff, and patients to provide safe, coordinated, and timely care.
- Support Patients: Manage refills, monitor adherence, and ensure therapy continuity.
- Document & Comply: Record interventions in pharmacy systems/EHR; maintain FDA, state board, and accreditation standards.
- Drive Quality: Participate in audits, accreditation readiness, and process improvement initiatives.
- Mentor & Develop: Train and guide technicians and new pharmacists; engage in team meetings and culture-building. Participate in personal development and growth opportunities.
- Stay Current: Maintain continuing education and specialty pharmacy competency.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
