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Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist
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What they do
A Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. May work for a pharmacy or a healthcare facility. May be directly involved in patient care, or consult with healthcare facilities or insurance companies to develop efficient methods of prescription.
$124,873 / year median in Virginia
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Position Title Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist Job Description Purpose & Scope:
The critical care pharmacy clinical specialist is responsible for promoting evidence-based, cost-effective, safe and appropriate therapeutic regimens for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. This individual will serve as a departmental resource and liaison to healthcare professionals. The clinical specialist will be responsible for precepting pharmacy students and residents. The yearly performance evaluation will be based on measurable outcomes related to quality initiatives, cost containment, ADR prevention, etc.Education:
Bachelor's degree or doctorate degree in pharmacy is required.Experience:
Three years of experience in clinical pharmacology is required.Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required. BPS board certification to be obtained within 24 months. BLS certification required. ACLS certification is preferred. Other Qualifications- Completion of both an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency program or
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program and 2 years clinical practice experience in critical care or board certification in critical care, or
- BPS board certification and at least 1 year of clinical practice experience in critical care
- BCCCP board certification, obtained within 2 years of employment Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.