Relief Pharmacist

Virginia Jobs

$144K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent experience
  • Active Virginia pharmacist license
  • Experience with pharmaceutical regulations and compliance
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating treatment appropriateness
  • Ability to maintain accurate pharmacy records and inventory control
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with medical staff
  • Physical ability to transport residents in a multi-level facility

Responsibilities

  • Dispense and evaluate pharmaceuticals for nursing units
  • Control and maintain pharmacy inventory levels
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws
  • Provide pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals
  • Maintain accurate records of controlled medications
  • Write and update pharmacy policies and procedures
  • Assist in emergency situations as directed by management

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits including medical and dental insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and sick leave
  • Retirement benefits including state pension plan options
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on veteran care
Full Job Description
Title: Pharmacist

State Role Title: Pharmacist II

Hiring Range: $69.50

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Accurately interprets, evaluates and dispenses pharmaceuticals to the nursing units including checking for appropriateness of therapy. Controls pharmacy inventory. Maintains accurate control medication inventory and records. Is knowledgeable of and follows laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy as set forth by FDA, Virginia Board of Pharmacy, and Federal law.

Assures all records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are kept current and accurate. Provides information to facility physicians and other facility staff on all aspects of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. Assures that facility policies are adhered to by the pharmacy department. May assist in writing policy or procedures for the pharmacy department.

All other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to interpret, evaluate and dispense pharmaceuticals. Reports, Policy and Procedure Controls, and pharmacy inventory must be kept up to date. Assure that records and reports required by Federal and State law and facility policies are adhered to.

Additional Considerations

Must be able to transport residents from floor to floor or outside of the facility using elevators and/or stairs since we are a multi-level facility.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson



Email: [email protected]

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