Operational Pharmacy Specialist
About The Position
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Full-time Operational Pharmacist in Hampton, VA. The Operational Pharmacy Specialist participates in the medication-use system while delivering comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to patients. Assumes local and system responsibility and accountability for specialized areas of pharmacy operations (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and safety). Ensures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety. Participates in the training of new employees and the development of training materials. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned in operational oversight of area of practice. Leads the implementation of various system initiatives at both local and system levels. Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized pharmacy operations in area of practice (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and or safety). Resource for the staff on operational issues related to pharmacy practice. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. May be responsible for pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) duties when applicable.
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)
- Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Experience (Preferred)
- Residency Trained PGY1/PGY2 (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Participates in the medication-use system while delivering comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Assumes local and system responsibility and accountability for specialized areas of pharmacy operations (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and safety).
- Ensures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety.
- Participates in the training of new employees and the development of training materials.
- Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned in operational oversight of area of practice.
- Leads the implementation of various system initiatives at both local and system levels.
- Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized pharmacy operations in area of practice (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and or safety).
- Resource for the staff on operational issues related to pharmacy practice.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
- May be responsible for pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) duties when applicable.
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
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
