Clinical Pharmacist - St. Mary's Hospital Richmond

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

1d • $57 - $91

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50–90% of the time on a consistent schedule. The role ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective medication therapy while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state rules, regulations, and standards established by accrediting agencies and other regulatory bodies. The pharmacist supports clinical care as well as medication distribution and pharmacy operations, and collaborates with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and pharmaceutical services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD.
• Maintain a current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
• Hold a valid state-issued ID.
• Have advanced knowledge and skills to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient-management plans.
• Demonstrate proficiency using computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation; computer knowledge including MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and drug databases.
• Advanced medication knowledge, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
• Ability to develop SMART goals and objectives and use the SBAR format.
• Analytical skills, including database management, data presentation, and interpretation of data and metrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, relationship-building, attention to detail, critical thinking, customer service, coaching and mentoring, organization, and stress-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree, or residency.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Immunization certification.
• Pharmacy residency or three years of equivalent experience.
• General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or another certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in medication management activities, often for a defined clinical focus or patient population.
• Contribute to clinical programs that improve patient care, optimize medication therapy, and promote health and disease prevention.
• Review medications and provide medication therapy management to promote safe, appropriate use and achieve defined patient-care outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support medication distribution and pharmacy operations to ensure medications are available accurately and promptly.
• Support cost-containment efforts in medication use and pharmacy-resource utilization.
• Communicate and collaborate with pharmacy team members, healthcare professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and advance departmental and organizational programs.
• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; as applicable, evaluate and report event data to support trend analysis and prevention.
• Provide medication education to improve patient and associate understanding and compliance, consistent with department guidance.
• Educate pharmacy staff and precept students and residents as assigned.
• Process medication orders and review them for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy; perform other clinical support duties as needed.
• Prepare medication products according to practice-site requirements and handle hazardous drugs.
• Use pharmacy operating systems and automation, and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level