Ambulatory Pharmacist - UVA Health Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
About the role
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work in various settings, including pharmacies, the UVA hospitals, clinics, and research facilities. These roles are responsible for dispensing medications, providing drug therapy consultations, and ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Pharmacists collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans, offer medication counseling, and oversee the preparation and distribution of medications in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Dispensing medications
- Providing drug therapy consultations
- Ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals
- Collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize patient treatment plans
- Offering medication counseling
- Oversight of the preparation and distribution of medications in compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy required.
- Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License or within 60 days of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Qualifications
- No experience required.
- PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
Skills
- Basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings, Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts, Certification and education support, Generous Paid Time Off
Pay
$133,889.60 - $181,646.40 annually
Schedule
Primarily night coverage. Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be subject to change.