Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
Licensed Pharmacist in Virginia.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
One year of experience as a Clinical Pharmacist preferred.
PGY1 residency and EPIC training are advantageous.
Responsibilities
Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders.
Provides clinical consultation and identifies cost-effective alternatives.
Issues controlled substances in compliance with DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy.
Participates in medication formulary review and approval.
Monitors drug therapies for interactions and appropriateness.
Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
Supervises pharmacy support staff and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available.
Retirement plan with 5% match starting on day one.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and $10,000 for student loans.
Mental health support with 25 free sessions per year for team members and their families.
Flexible work schedules, paid time off, and parental leave options.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Inova Alexandria Hospital Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join the team. This role will be full-time; shift varies |Sign-on Bonus & relocation assistance eligible.
Featured Benefits:
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities:
Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders as appropriate.
Provides clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
Issues controlled substances in compliance according to the DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
Minimizes non-formulary procurement and supports substitutions.
Supervises pharmacy support staff.
Participates in continuous quality improvement.
May perform additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
Participating in decentralized rounding with clinical teams.
Responding to emergent bedside alerts and codes (adult and pediatric as designated).
Precepting learners as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.
Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: One (1) year experience as a Clinical Pharmacist.
PGY1 residency
EPIC trained
About Inova Health Systems
Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
