Sentara Healthcare

Clinical Pharmacist I, Full Time, Rotating

Sentara Healthcare$95K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctorate preferred
  • Virginia Pharmacist License required; BLS and ACLS preferred
  • Previous hospital experience preferred
  • PGY1/PGY2 residency training preferred
  • Ability to work independently and competently in various pharmacy areas

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective pharmacy services
  • Manage patient drug therapy in line with clinical standards
  • Assess and assure appropriateness of medication orders
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medications and disease states
  • Act as primary resource for drug information and patient education
  • Participate in training of new employees
  • Ensure quality assurance in compliance with legal requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance of $5,250/year
  • Student Debt Pay Down of $10,000
  • Pet Insurance and Legal Resources Plan
Full Job Description
City/State
Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift
Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Central Pharmacy in Williamsburg, VA.

Status: Full Time

Shift: Rotating (8 hour Shift)

Weekend Rotation

Holiday Rotation

*Hours may vary to meet needs of the pharmacy, may be required to work within the hours of 6am-11pm and provide occasional overnight and weekend coverage as needed.

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
  • Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
  • Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)


Certification/Licensure
  • Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Preferred)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)


Experience
  • Previous Hospital Experience (Preferred)
  • Residency PGY1/PGY2 Trained (Preferred)


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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
• 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 Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.

The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and "smart" operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

About Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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