Pharmacist

Position:

Pharmacist Schedule:

Full Time (Onsite)

Organization:

Centra Health Facility:

Lynchburg General Hospital Location:

Lynchburg, VA About Centra Health:

Set in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system including a network of hospitals and medical centers, as well as various specialty and primary care practices located along the Blue Ridge. At Centra, providing excellence in patient care, utilizing the latest evidence-based research, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our belief system. Centra is home to the Central Virginia Center for Simulation and Virtual Learning , the only center in Virginia that offers a full range of simulation experiences. We want to partner with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.

Job Description:

The Pharmacist ensures the safe use of medications within the health system in support of high quality patient care. The pharmacist performs medication management-related tasks for the health system by carrying out the evaluation, order entry, compounding, packaging, dispensing and ensuring the safe handling of medications in compliance with state and federal laws as well as standards and regulations set forth by accrediting and regulatory agencies. The pharmacist utilizes information systems and medical records to obtain patient information and performs the appropriate clinical functions, promotes rational drug therapy, performs patient consultations and supports other clinical pharmacy initiatives to improve medication safety across the organization.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy. Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor degree in pharmacy (PharmD) Hospital pharmacy practice experience for hospital positions. Hospital residency or Ambulatory Care Practice Residency (Post Graduate Year 1 - PGY1) Board of Pharmacy Specialty Certification (ex. BCPS) When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidate's job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person