Virginia Pharmacy License or eligibility for licensure within four months post-hire.
Graduation from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
Interpersonal skills for communication and cooperation with hospital teams and patients.
Analytical skills for ensuring compliance with medication preparation standards.
Critical thinking ability to consult on medication use and side effects.
Strong oral and written communication proficiency.
Responsibilities
Review medication orders and ensure safe drug therapy for pediatric patients.
Prepare and dispense medications accurately according to professional standards.
Respond to drug information inquiries from healthcare professionals.
Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns in their tasks.
Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.
Benefits
Direct departmental supervision and support.
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
Collaboration with healthcare professionals in a pediatric care setting.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direct departmental supervision, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing medication orders and dispensing medications for the pediatric population in accordance with the standards of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures safe and effective drug therapy throughout the medication distribution process beginning with the review of physician's orders, accurate preparation of medications and administration of medication to the patient.
Responds to drug information inquiries from other healthcare professionals.
Provides oversight and supervision of duties performed by a pharmacy technician and pharmacy interns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess a Virginia Pharmacy License or be eligible for licensure within four months of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
Must have interpersonal skills to communicate and gain cooperation of hospital administration and staff, patients, their families and guests regarding drug therapy and other important aspects of pharmaceutical care.
Must have analytical skills to insure medication is prepared in accordance with professional standards and practices.
Must possess critical thinking skills to determine when to consult and advise physicians and patients as to the use of medications and their possible side effects.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be in good standing and maintain continuing education requirements with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
