Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care/Inpatient (Float)
About The Position
Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given. Join UVA Health's dynamic pharmacy team and play a vital role in advancing exceptional patient care across our academic medical center. We are seeking a Float Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical and operational support in multiple inpatient practice areas — helping ensure safe, effective, and high-quality medication use for our patients. Position Highlights Diverse Practice Experience: Serve as a key member of the pharmacy team supporting a range of inpatient units and specialty areas. Float pharmacists gain broad exposure to a variety of patient populations, including general medicine, surgery, neurology, and perioperative care. Direct Patient Impact: Engage in direct patient care, medication management, and care transitions to optimize outcomes and ensure continuity of therapy. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and providers in a supportive, learning-focused culture. Schedule: This position includes a mix of day, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts, providing opportunities for professional growth and skill development across practice areas. Why UVA Health At UVA Health, you'll join a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our pharmacists are integral members of the care team and active contributors to a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Come grow your career in an environment that values collaboration, lifelong learning, and making a difference — every day, for every patient. Apply today to join one of the nation's leading academic medical centers and help shape the future of pharmacy practice.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years).
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required.
- 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 < 20lbs
- May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease
Nice To Haves
- PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services
- Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate
- Works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given
- Provide clinical and operational support in multiple inpatient practice areas
- Engage in direct patient care, medication management, and care transitions to optimize outcomes and ensure continuity of therapy.
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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
