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Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Sentara Health

Hampton, VAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hampton, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Virginia Pharmacist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Sentara Health is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time). The Clinical Pharmacist at Sentara Careplex Hospital is responsible for providing safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. This role involves managing patient drug therapy, ensuring the appropriateness of medication orders, and serving as a primary resource for drug information and education. The pharmacist will also participate in training new employees and continually seek additional training opportunities.

Key focus areas include Demonstrates ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently, Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards, and Assures appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining high level of patient care and safety.

Successful candidates bring Bachelors In Pharmacy, Virginia Pharmacist License, and Basic Life Support. Preferred (not required): Work In Areas Of Pharmacy Practice Competently And Independently, Manages Patient Drug Therapy, Assures Appropriateness Of Provider Medication Orders, and Maintains Current Knowledge Of Medication Use And Disease States.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work in Areas of Pharmacy Practice Competently and IndependentlyManages Patient Drug TherapyAssures Appropriateness of Provider Medication OrdersMaintains Current Knowledge of Medication Use and Disease StatesDrug Information and EducationPatient CounselingTraining New EmployeesFollows Policies and ProceduresSeeks Additional Training OpportunitiesStays Abreast of New and Changing InformationSuperior Customer ServiceEffective CommunicationDecision-MakingOrganizationProfessionalismCollaborationEnsures Adequate SuppliesTriages and Escalates Questions or IssuesProcessing of Patient InformationEnsures Quality AssuranceOperates Pharmacy EquipmentPrecepts Pharmacy Students

Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree in PharmacyVirginia Pharmacist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)Doctorate Level Degree in PharmacyAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Previous Clinical ExperienceOncology ExperienceResidency Trained

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our team!

$15,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates

Location: Hampton, VA

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days or Evenings (Occasional Overnight)

Hours: 7am, 7:30am, 9am or 1:30pm (8 hour shifts)

Weekend Rotation

Holiday Rotation

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.

  • Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently

  • 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 current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice

  • Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education

  • Provides in-depth patient counseling when required

  • Participates in the training of new employees as assigned

  • Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks

  • Consistently follows policies and procedures

  • Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas

  • Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success

  • Serves as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.

  • 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

  • Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately

  • Precepts pharmacy students as assigned

  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Education

  • Bachelors Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)

  • Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Experience

  • Previous Clinical Experience (Preferred)

  • Oncology Experience (Preferred)

  • Residency Trained (Preferred)

Keywords: Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • 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

Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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