Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care/Inpatient (Float)
About The Position
For pharmacists who thrive on variety, clinical complexity, and being a trusted resource wherever patients need you most, this role offers a uniquely dynamic way to practice inpatient pharmacy at the highest level. This role offers a Career Defining Opportunity in Academic Acute Care. Acute care pharmacy demands adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to make meaningful contributions across diverse patient populations. At UVA Health, Float Clinical Pharmacists are not “fill-ins.” They are highly skilled clinicians who bring consistency, safety, and expertise to multiple inpatient practice areas within a nationally recognized academic medical center. This role is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy breadth of practice, continuous learning, and the professional satisfaction that comes from supporting teams and patients across the continuum of inpatient care. We are seeking a Float Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical and operational support across multiple inpatient service lines, helping ensure safe, effective, and high-quality medication use for our patients. In this role, you will apply your broad acute care knowledge while developing deeper familiarity with a wide range of specialties and care environments. No two days are exactly the same. You may support a medical or surgical unit one day and transition to a different inpatient service the next, collaborating with new teams while applying consistent clinical standards. The pace is engaging and intellectually stimulating, offering exposure to a broad range of disease states, therapies, and patient needs. This variety allows float pharmacists to sharpen their clinical versatility while remaining deeply connected to direct patient care. UVA Health is a premier public academic health system known for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Pharmacists here practice as essential members of interdisciplinary teams and are supported by a strong departmental culture that values clinical judgment, professional development, and collaboration. This float position is strategically important to maintaining high-quality pharmacy coverage across inpatient services, ensuring patients and care teams have access to expert clinical pharmacy support at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
- PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years).
- Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy services across a variety of acute care and inpatient practice areas based on operational and patient care needs
- Review, verify, and manage medication orders with a strong emphasis on patient safety, evidence based practice, and therapeutic optimization
- Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the care team
- Identify, prevent, and resolve medication related problems for patients with complex and evolving clinical conditions
- Support transitions of care through medication reconciliation, monitoring, and patient specific recommendations
- Contribute to operational excellence by maintaining continuity of pharmacy services across units and shifts
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
