Play a pivotal role in delivering high-stakes, real-time clinical care across an entire academic medical center during overnight hours. This is a rare opportunity to function as the
central clinical pharmacist in a Level 1 Trauma Center , where your expertise directly informs critical decisions and patient outcomes when it matters most.
As a Clinical Pharmacist in Inpatient Acute Care Services, you will practice at the
top of your license , balancing independent clinical judgment with collaborative, team-based care. This role offers
exceptional breadth of exposure across patient populations and specialties , making it an ideal environment for accelerated clinical growth and autonomy.
The Role In this overnight position, you serve as the
primary clinical pharmacy resource for the hospital , working independently while supporting a multidisciplinary care team. The pace is dynamic and unpredictable, requiring strong prioritization, clinical judgment, and adaptability as you move between verification workflows and bedside emergencies.
On a typical shift, you will:
- Lead hospital-wide medication order verification in Epic , ensuring accuracy and safety across all inpatient units
- Respond to codes and emergency situations at the bedside , delivering immediate pharmacotherapeutic expertise
- Provide real-time clinical consultation to nursing staff and providers across a wide range of specialties
- Function as the sole primary clinical pharmacist overnight , managing competing priorities and high-acuity cases
- Emergency Department pharmacist
- Nursing and provider teams hospital-wide
- Balance workflows between:
- Medication verification queues
- Urgent clinical interventions and bedside care
This role offers
broad exposure across adult patient populations , with frequent involvement in critical care and limited pediatric engagement (primarily during emergency/code situations). The 7 on 7 off schedule supports continuity and deep engagement during working weeks, followed by meaningful time off.
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required
Physical Demands - Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Onboarding RequirementsBackground checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a
drug screen.The pay range for this role is $133,889.60 - $185,265.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
