About the JobThe Pharmacy Clinical Specialist is a decentralized pharmacist position. The Pharmacist Clinical Specialist functions as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team with direct patient care responsibilities in multiple settings across the hospital including the Intensive Care, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Nursery units, as well as the Emergency Department and Ambulatory Infusion Center. This pharmacist works closely with the medical staff, nurses, pharmacy leadership team and fellow pharmacists in planning, implementing and assessing various medication-related programs throughout the hospital. Additional responsibilities may include development of order sets, assessment of compliance with clinical practice guidelines, medication usage evaluations, development of medication management policies, participation on hospital committees, education of Augusta Health employees, development and administration of competency assessments, precepting of pharmacy students, and management of the medication formulary. Prescriber order verification is required. Clinical Pharmacists provide onsite clinical coverage every 4th weekend.
Requirements:- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science with hospital experience or related PGY1 residency as well as eligibility for Virginia pharmacy licensure.
- Pharmacy Board Certification is encouraged.
- Employment experience in clinical practice with communication skills is preferred.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: - Insurance package including health, dental, and vision.
- Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future.
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.
- Free onsite parking.
- 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
- Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
- Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor.
- Onsite credit union.
- Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets.
