Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care/Inpatient (Float)
About The Position
UVA Health is seeking a Float Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical and operational support across multiple inpatient service lines. The pharmacist helps ensure safe, effective, and high-quality medication use while applying broad acute care knowledge and developing familiarity with a range of specialties and care environments. This role supports continuity of pharmacy services across units and shifts and contributes to direct patient care as an essential member of interdisciplinary teams at a nationally recognized academic medical center. Practice areas vary according to operational and patient-care needs. The pharmacist may support different medical or surgical units on different days, collaborating with varied teams and addressing a broad range of disease states, therapies, and patient needs. The role also offers opportunities to work alongside learners, residents, and trainees as part of UVA Health’s academic mission. A Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy is required. No prior experience is required; a PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience is preferred. A Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license is required, or must be obtained within 60 days of hire. American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. The pay range is $64.37–$89.07 per hour. Individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
- Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform repetitive motion such as typing.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull less than 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical pharmacy services across acute care and inpatient practice areas based on operational and patient-care needs.
- Review, verify, and manage medication orders with emphasis on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and therapeutic optimization.
- Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other care-team members.
- 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.
- Maintain continuity of pharmacy services across units and shifts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
- Certification and education support
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
