Vcu Health System

Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Retail, Rotating

Vcu Health System$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required within 90 days of employment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program mandatory.
  • Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
  • Preferred: At least one year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar environment.
  • Experience with modern drug distribution and clinical service methods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity and safety of drug use control process for all patient groups.
  • Monitor and verify all drug-related orders for accurate dosage and administration.
  • Resolve drug therapy problems and clarify problematic drug orders promptly.
  • Counsel patients on safe and proper medication use.
  • Expedite preparation and dispensing of medication by pharmacy staff.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026, terms apply.
  • Flexible scheduling including evening, night, and weekend shifts.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
  • Collaborative environment serving a diverse patient population.
Full Job Description
**$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

The Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty area, including the following patient groups: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting. Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication methods. Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program Education/training PREFERRED: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program Independent action(s) required: The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel. Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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About Vcu Health System

VCU Health System is a comprehensive academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. It is the only academic medical center in the region and serves as the primary teaching facility for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The health system includes a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital, a cancer center, and numerous other specialty centers and clinics. The health system was founded in 1838 and has grown to become one of the largest employers in the Richmond area.
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