Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy

Location:

Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk VA Status:

Full Time Shift:

Rotating (8 hour Shift) Hours:

6am-11pm (occasional overnights) Weekends:

Every 3rd Weekend Holiday Rotation 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 the following areas: 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 Bachelors 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: #Indeed, Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication

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