VCU Health
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Specialty Pharmacy, Pediatrics
VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Specialty Pharmacy, Pediatrics
$20,000
Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025.
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The Clinical 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, and Experience
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Licensed as a Pharmacist with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy for continued employment.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting or residency training.
Education / Training
Required: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program.
Preferred: PGY1, ASHP-accredited residency; PGY2, ASHP-accredited residency; Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program.
Key Responsibilities The monitoring, screening, and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule. Ensure 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. Evaluate employees’ and students’ performance. Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications. Resolve equipment and operational problems. Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment. Monitor the effects of medications, and recommend and/or initiate appropriate adjustments to achieve desired medication-related outcomes.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable) Supervise the actions of Pharmacy Interns and Certified Pharmacy Technicians as set forth in the Pharmacy Act and the Drug Control Act with related statutes and regulations of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Supervise the actions of pharmacy residents as set forth in Department of Pharmacy Services.
Additional Requirements
Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, repetitive motion.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Fast paced environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adapt to frequent change.
EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025.
Terms and Conditions apply.
The Clinical 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, and Experience
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Licensed as a Pharmacist with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy for continued employment.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting or residency training.
Education / Training
Required: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program.
Preferred: PGY1, ASHP-accredited residency; PGY2, ASHP-accredited residency; Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program.
Key Responsibilities The monitoring, screening, and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule. Ensure 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. Evaluate employees’ and students’ performance. Counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications. Resolve equipment and operational problems. Interact with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment. Monitor the effects of medications, and recommend and/or initiate appropriate adjustments to achieve desired medication-related outcomes.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable) Supervise the actions of Pharmacy Interns and Certified Pharmacy Technicians as set forth in the Pharmacy Act and the Drug Control Act with related statutes and regulations of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Supervise the actions of pharmacy residents as set forth in Department of Pharmacy Services.
Additional Requirements
Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, repetitive motion.
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Fast paced environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adapt to frequent change.
EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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