Population Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Sentara Hospitals•Charlottesville, VA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Pharmacist for our Population Health Ambulatory Clinical Support Team Location: Sentara Corporate Facilities- Charlottesville, VA Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk) Shift: Days Hours: 8am-5pm This Hybrid position requires 2-3 days per week in the office at Sentara Corporate Facilities, 400 Martha Jefferson Drive, in addition to days on site at affiliate practices, and allows for some work from home days. As a Pharmacist on the Ambulatory Clinical Support Team, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within SQCN/SACO plays a vital role in advancing patient-centered care and organizational quality initiatives. This position focuses on evidence-based medication management, provider collaboration for safe and cost-effective therapy, and active participation in clinical and quality projects. The specialist also drives population health strategies by identifying care gaps, implementing protocols, and supporting transitions for high-risk patients—ultimately improving outcomes, enhancing safety, and strengthening ambulatory care programs. Learn more about the Population Health Care Management services here: https://www.sentaraqualitycarenetwork.com/care-management-services-and-education

Requirements

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
Minimum 3 years of Clinical Pharmacist experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Board Certification (Preferred)
Ambulatory and Clinical Pharmacy Experience (Preferred)
Residency Trained (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
Maintains advanced knowledge of medication use, disease states, and regulations applicable to their area of practice
Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
Supports the training of new employees and participates in the creation and maintenance of training materials
Assumes local and system responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
Consistently follows and assists with the development of policies and procedures
Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned
Provide peer coaching and constructive feedback to other colleagues in a professional and productive manner
Successfully leads local and system implementation of various system initiatives
Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized clinical pharmacy functions
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.