Clinical Pharmacist

Sentara is hiring a Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist to fill in at the Outpatient Pharmacies located within our hospitals in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Williamsburg, and Suffolk.

Location: Resource Float based on need to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA; Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA; Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA; Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA; Sentara Careplex, Hampton, VA; Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, VA; Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Rotating (8 or 10 hour Shifts depending on location)

Hours: Between 8:15am and 7:15pm depending on location

Weekends: Saturday only at Norfolk General 9am-3pm

Holiday Rotation

*Hours and location may vary to meet the needs of the pharmacy, based on the greatest need for coverage.

*Schedules are typically assigned on a monthly basis.

*Availability to travel and fill in shifts at all 7 locations based on greatest need is required.

*Will receive mileage calculated from Norfolk General to other locations.

*All sites are 10 hours shifts except Obici, Norfolk General, and Williamsburg which are 8 hour shifts

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

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 Clinical Pharmacist Experience (Preferred)

Residency Trained PGY1/PGY2 (Preferred)

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