Vcu Health System

Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy - Days

Vcu Health System$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
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 hire.
  • Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program mandated.
  • Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited program.
  • At least one year of pharmacy practice experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with modern drug distribution and clinical service methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and verify drug-related orders for dosage accuracy and administration schedules.
  • Expedite preparation and dispensing of medications by pharmacy staff.
  • Identify and resolve drug therapy problems and clarify drug orders.
  • Assign special tasks to pharmacy technicians as needed.
  • Counsel patients on the proper use of medications.
  • Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues within the pharmacy.
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with various patient age groups including neonates to geriatrics.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge drug distribution methods.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in pharmacy practice.
Full Job Description
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

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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