Clinical Pharmacist

Sentara Hospitals•Hampton, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy team! This is a Full Time position (36 hrs/wk) with rotating 8-hour shifts, including occasional overnight coverage. The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services, managing patient drug therapy, and serving as a primary resource for drug information. They will also participate in training, ensure quality assurance, and operate pharmacy equipment. This role involves precepting pharmacy students and maintaining current knowledge of medication use and disease states.

Requirements

Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Previous Clinical Experience (Preferred)
PGY1/PGY2 Residency Trained (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services.
Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.
Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently.
Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards.
Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety.
Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice.
Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education.
Provides in-depth patient counseling when required.
Participates in the training of new employees as assigned.
Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks.
Consistently follows policies and procedures.
Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas.
Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success.
Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed.
Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
Precepts pharmacy students as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus may be earned if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met