Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Acute Care Services

Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given.

• This position is being filled for the day shift.
• Prior Neurology experience is not required for this position.
• If you're passionate about developing clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills in neurology with a focus in neurosurgery and enjoy collaboration with pharmacists, providers, and nursing staff this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.
• What you'll do: Deliver expert pharmacy support for neurology patients with consistent exposure to general neurology, stroke neurology and the neurosurgery service.
• Staff every 4th weekend providing neurology and surgery clinical pharmacy services Contribute to patient safety and patient outcomes initiatives Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to deliver cutting-edge neurological care.
• Join a collaborative team of clinical pharmacists who work and learn together.
• Come experience opportunities the UVA Department of Pharmacy offers for personal and professional growth Why Join UVA Health?
• Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership.
• You would join a neurology pharmacy team that are experts in their field that participate in ongoing research and participation nationwide.
• Position Benefits Include: Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care Paid parental leave No clinical on-call requirement

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.

Experience

• PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
• Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required Physical Demands – Job requires sitting for prolonged periods;