Pharmacist, Clinical Staff I - Day/Evening
About The Position
Clinical Staff I pharmacists are a core group of clinical pharmacists who rotate through various decentralized zones, including 5 adult patient care zones (hospitalist services, trauma, oncology, etc.), 1 pediatric zone, and 1 medication history zone in the main hospital. Zone assignments are determined based on clinical need, as well as pharmacist interests. Pharmacists will be responsible for addressing a variety of pharmacokinetic medication needs and will have autonomy through use of multiple P&T approved pharmacy protocols. Pharmacists will assist with optimizing patients' medication regimens throughout the continuum of care. Long-term opportunities may include the ability to train in other services lines (ICU, ID, IM, pediatrics, among others) to provide cross coverage. Clinical Staff I pharmacists are responsible for working every third weekend, as well as 1 major and 1 minor holiday annually. CRMH also has a pharmacy residency program comprised of 13 residents, including seven PGY1s, and six PGY2s in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, and Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. Clinical Staff I pharmacists can assist with precepting residents within several of the decentralized zones, as well as participate in other resident learning experiences. Various other clinical experiences such as committee participation, process improvement, and research are available.
Requirements
- Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- Current Virginia pharmacist license or eligible for licensure
- Must possess excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Must demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and analysis
- Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision
- Work requires knowledge of general office equipment and procedures including computer and keyboarding skills
Nice To Haves
- An ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred
- Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates as an active member of interdisciplinary care teams
- Advises on the most efficacious treatments and participates in pharmacotherapeutic decision making
- Assists with drug information and evidence-based medicine
- Consults and provides healthcare providers advice on medications
- May need to respond to patient emergencies
- Reviews and verifies medication orders for accuracy
- Assures preparation of sterile/nonsterile compounding according to Standard Operating Procedures
- Assures delivery of medications in a timely manner
- Provides education and training for healthcare providers (pharmacy, nursing and medical), students, residents, patients, and patient families
- Provides feedback to pharmacy students/residents
- Maintains competency in all technologies utilized by the Department of Pharmacy
- Supports clinical pharmacy initiatives of the institution
- Maintains compliance with statutes, laws, regulations, standards and policies governing the practice of pharmacy
- Facilitates age specific pharmaceutical care to patients
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
