Sentara Health
Overview
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy. Location: Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Status: Full Time. Shift: Days (8 hours), 7:30am-3:30pm (Occasional Overnight). Weekends: Every 3rd Weekend. Hours may vary to meet needs of the pharmacy, may be required to work within the hours of 6am-11pm and provide occasional overnight coverage as needed.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.
Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice
Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
Consistently follows policies and procedures
Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
Serves as a role model in professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Education
Bachelor’s Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Experience
Previous Hospital Experience Preferred
Residency Trained Preferred
Keywords Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Potential annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. This is a tobacco-free environment. For remote positions, Sentara Health employees may be available in the states listed on the company site.
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Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services. Participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas.
Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independently
Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standards
Assures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
Maintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practice
Serves as the primary resource for drug information and education
Provides in-depth patient counseling when required
Participates in the training of new employees as assigned
Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks
Consistently follows policies and procedures
Continually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areas
Demonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and success
Serves as a role model in professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as needed
Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately
Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
Education
Bachelor’s Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Experience
Previous Hospital Experience Preferred
Residency Trained Preferred
Keywords Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Potential annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. This is a tobacco-free environment. For remote positions, Sentara Health employees may be available in the states listed on the company site.
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