Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist Sentara Health - 3.7 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific) Bachelor's degree Licensed Pharmacist Full Job Description Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time Clinical Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy in Norfolk, VA.

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 Hours may vary to meet needs of the pharmacy, may be required to work within the hours of 6am-11pm and provide occasional overnight and weekend coverage as needed. 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)