Pharmacist, Clinical Staff I - Evenings 7-on/7-off

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Clinical Staff I evening 7-on/7-off pharmacists are a core group of clinical pharmacists who cover decentralized zones during evening hours, alternating between coverage of adult and pediatric clinical zones. Pharmacists will optimize patients' medication regimens throughout the continuum of care and will be responsible for addressing a variety of pharmacokinetic medication needs with autonomy through the use of multiple P&T approved pharmacy protocols. Clinical Staff I evening 7-on/7-off pharmacists would be responsible for working every other weekend and holidays as they fall. 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. Qualified candidates must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and must possess a current Virginia pharmacist license or be eligible for licensure. An ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred. Applicants must possess excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as 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.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital experience is preferred
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: License to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia required within 90 days of hire. During the first 90 days of employment and the licensure application process, pharmacists without a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia may not perform duties restricted to a licensed pharmacist until the license is obtained. If the license is not obtained within 90 days of employment, the employee may be subject to separation from Carilion Clinic.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess good leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. 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

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.