What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist NE position at UVA Community Health?
Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist NEJob Code: PH1120ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPEClassification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions:JOB SUMMARY
The pharmacist serves as part of the healthcare team by supporting authentic personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support system, collaborating with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The pharmacist accepts responsibility, authority, accountability and ownership for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
Experience:
1 year of experience required - Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR a minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Current Pharmacist licensure in the state of Virginia completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity. Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other applicable certification must be obtained and continuously maintained within 2 years of start date as applicable to the role required; excludes PRN team members who may not be eligible to take certification exam. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider ACLS certification - within six months of hire required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Other duties as outlined in UVA Health Northern Virginia Culpeper and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
The base compensation range for this role is $50.45 - $86.13 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
Clinical Pharmacist NEJob Code: PH1120ABOUT US
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPEClassification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions:JOB SUMMARY
The pharmacist serves as part of the healthcare team by supporting authentic personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support system, collaborating with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The pharmacist accepts responsibility, authority, accountability and ownership for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
Experience:
1 year of experience required - Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR a minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Current Pharmacist licensure in the state of Virginia completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity. Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other applicable certification must be obtained and continuously maintained within 2 years of start date as applicable to the role required; excludes PRN team members who may not be eligible to take certification exam. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider ACLS certification - within six months of hire required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Other duties as outlined in UVA Health Northern Virginia Culpeper and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
- Technical Competency: Provides optimal medication management and promotion of medication safety.
- Performs patient assessments.
- Participates in direct patient care activities and rounding opportunities where available.
- Monitors therapy for appropriateness, dosage, effectiveness, interactions, and adverse drug reactions.
- Reviews and acts upon clinical decision support surveillance.
- Completes organizational and/or departmental required documentation.
- Prescribes and/or administers medications as allowed by law and scope of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge required for services provided.
- Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication.
- Ensures timely responses to service line requests and inquiries.
- Participates in patient education and wellness-based initiatives as driven by scope of practice.
- Quality: Checks and controls quality and accuracy of work performed by pharmacy team members.
- Prioritizes workflow ensuring all services are performed in a timely manner.
- Maintains and follows formulary approvals, interchanges, stocked medications, and non-formulary process.
- Monitors and enhances compliance with clinical programs.
- Teamwork: Develops and delivers effective education to pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
- Serves as a preceptor to residents and students.
- Participates in the onboarding of pharmacists and other team members.
- Provides ongoing feedback to fellow pharmacists to achieve desired outcomes.
- Serves as a mentor to pharmacy team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
The base compensation range for this role is $50.45 - $86.13 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
Salary : $50 - $86