Clinical Pharmacist — Rappahannock General Hospital

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistent schedule. They ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.

Essential Functions

• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy, and promote health and disease prevention.
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability.
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources.
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other healthcare professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs.
• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes.
• Provide medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance.
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed.

Education

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD
• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Licensing & Certifications

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing
• Valid state issued ID
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience

• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management

Training

• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support