Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, provides consultive services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Ensures appropriate drug therapy in specialty population, implementing and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines and enhancing the delivery of evidence-based medicine will also be expected. Other responsibilities include education, representation on medical center committees, and collaboration on research initiatives. Documents clinical activities and outcomes. Provides prescribed medications and compounds according to professional standards and practices. Performs at an advanced skills level.

Requirements

• PharmD degree required
• 2-3 years of experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is required
• Virginia licensed or eligible for reciprocity is required
• Board certification or equivalent specialty certification within 2 years
• Current and up-to-date licensure and certification.
• Maintains full credentialing
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Must be knowledgeable about medications, their pharmacology and dosage ranges for use in neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Keyboarding skills required

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Practice Residency or PGY1 preferred
• Specialty Residency in field of expertise PGY2 OR Minimum experience of 3-5 years in a relevant clinical pharmacy setting (Other combinations of formal education, training, and experience may be considered.)
• Experience with computerized pharmacy systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides consultive services to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Ensures appropriate drug therapy in specialty population
• Implementing and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines
• Enhancing the delivery of evidence-based medicine
• Education
• Representation on medical center committees
• Collaboration on research initiatives
• Documents clinical activities and outcomes.
• Provides prescribed medications and compounds according to professional standards and practices.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree