Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to manage and coordinate the pharmacy's efforts to support our outpatient Infusion Center. Potential work schedules are 6-hour shifts Monday through Friday or three 8-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift Monday through Thursday. However, pharmacy leadership may collaborate with the chosen candidate to develop a schedule that meets both the hospital's operational needs and the needs of the individual.

Some of the pharmacist's duties may include:

* Coordinating receipt, storage, and administration of "white bag" and "free drug" medications
* Communicating with specialty pharmacies and payers as needed to address delays or discrepancies
* Managing inventory of infusion medications
* Verifying infusion medication orders in Epic
* Ensuring proper charging for non-formulary infusion medications
* Entering, reviewing, and optimizing Epic Therapy Plans
* Collaborating with nurses and providers to clarify infusion orders
* Working closely with Infusion Center nursing staff and leadership to develop and perfect workflows to promote patient safety and throughput
* Assisting with the provision of investigational drugs at the CNRV Infusion Center
* Educating other pharmacists on infusion center-related processes and workflows

Depending on candidate interest, cross-training may be provided in other clinical areas such as the Emergency Department and night shift.

Education: Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital experience is preferred

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: License to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia required within 90 days of hire.During the first 90 days of employment and the licensure application process, pharmacists without a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia may not perform duties restricted to a licensed pharmacist until the license is obtained. If the license is not obtained within 90 days of employment, the employee may be subject to separation from Carilion Clinic.

Other Minimum Qualifications:Must possess good leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Work requires knowledge of general office equipment and procedures including computer and keyboarding skills. All pharmacists must complete an Orientation Competency.

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