Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical PharmacistSentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a full-time Clinical Pharmacist.Location: Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalStatus: Full TimeShift: NightsHours: 8PM-7AM; 7 days on 7 days off rotationWeekends: Every other weekendHoliday RotationThe 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.Responsibilities:Demonstrates the ability to work in areas of pharmacy practice competently and independentlyManages patient drug therapy in accordance with applicable clinical practice standardsAssures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safetyMaintains current knowledge of medication use and disease states applicable to their area of practiceServes as the primary resource for drug information and educationProvides in-depth patient counseling when requiredParticipates in the training of new employees as assignedAssumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasksConsistently follows policies and proceduresContinually seeks out additional training opportunities and stays abreast of new and changing information for assigned areasDemonstrates superior customer service, effective communication, decision-making, and organization to ensure efficient job performance and successServes as a role model in the following areas: professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient careTriages and escalates any questions or issues outside the scope of practice as neededUses appropriate systems for processing of patient informationEnsures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirementsOperates pharmacy equipment appropriatelyPrecepts pharmacy students as assignedIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assignedEducation: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)Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Pet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.