Clinical Pharmacist - Medication Use Strategy
About The Position
Shape medication-use decisions that reach far beyond a single patient encounter. As a Clinical Pharmacist on UVA Health’s Medication Use Strategy team, you will help solve complex medication challenges and translate clinical evidence, operational realities, and stakeholder input into safer, more effective medication practices across the health system. This opportunity is designed for an experienced pharmacist who enjoys strategic problem-solving, project leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Rather than focusing on routine order verification or direct patient care, you will influence formulary strategy, medication utilization, shortage response, committee governance, and implementation across inpatient, ambulatory, infusion, and specialty environments.
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.
- Pharmacists with strong health-system, inpatient, ambulatory, clinical specialty, medication utilization, drug information, formulary, informatics-adjacent, or operational improvement experience may find this role especially compelling.
- Infusion or Hematology/Oncology experience is valuable but not required for a pharmacist who brings clinical depth, adaptability, project leadership, and a commitment to responsible medication stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Support enterprise-wide medication utilization, formulary, and stewardship initiatives.
- Develop and coordinate drug shortage mitigation strategies in partnership with clinical and operational stakeholders.
- Lead or support pharmacy-related committees by preparing agendas and materials, documenting decisions and action items, and facilitating implementation.
- Evaluate medication-use requests and identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and responsible resource utilization.
- Partner with pharmacists, physicians, nursing professionals, operational leaders, and other stakeholders across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Support medication management initiatives affecting ambulatory clinics, infusion centers, and Hematology/Oncology services.
- Lead multiple concurrent projects while maintaining clear communication, dependable follow-through, and alignment among stakeholders.
- Apply clinical pharmacy expertise to complex questions that may affect care delivery across multiple departments.
- Build trusted relationships and become a strategic resource for medication utilization, governance, and implementation.
Benefits
- 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
