Sentara is hiring a Specialty Pharmacist at our Proprium Pharmacy

Location: Proprium Pharmacy, Chesapeake 23320

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: First

Hours: Rotates 8:00am-5:00pm // 8:30am-5:30pm

No Weekends or Holidays

The Specialty 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 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 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 Clinical Experience PreferredDrug Counseling Experience Knowledge of Specialty Medications

Keywords: Pharmacy, Drug Counseling, Specialty Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Medication, Specialty