Pharmacist - Inpatient Operations

The Role

Play a pivotal role in delivering high‑stakes, real‑time clinical care across an entire academic medical center during overnight hours. Function as the central clinical pharmacist in a Level 1 Trauma Center, where your expertise directly informs critical decisions and patient outcomes when it matters most. Practice at the top of your license, balancing independent clinical judgment with collaborative, team‑based care. This role offers exceptional breadth of exposure across patient populations and specialties, providing an ideal environment for accelerated clinical growth and autonomy.

On a typical shift you will:

• Lead hospital‑wide medication order verification in Epic, ensuring accuracy and safety across all inpatient units.
• Respond to codes and emergency situations at the bedside, delivering immediate pharmacotherapeutic expertise.
• Provide real‑time clinical consultation to nursing staff and providers across a wide range of specialties.
• Serve as the sole primary clinical pharmacist overnight, managing competing priorities and high‑acuity cases.
• Partner closely with operational pharmacists, the Emergency Department pharmacist, and nursing and provider teams hospital‑wide.
• Balance workflows between medication verification queues and urgent clinical interventions/bedside care.

The role offers broad exposure across adult patient populations, with frequent involvement in critical care and limited pediatric engagement (primarily during emergency/code situations).

Schedule

A 7 on 7 off schedule supports continuity and deep engagement during working weeks, followed by meaningful time off. The schedule promotes work‑life balance and flexibility, including the ability to stack PTO.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical excellence, innovation, and education intersect. The University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and flagship academic hospital, offering a highly complex and rewarding practice environment. Pharmacists in this role benefit from:

• Practice in a premier academic medical center with advanced specialty services.
• Collaboration within a pharmacy department that delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care across inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty settings.
• Exceptional clinical autonomy with strong support, including operational pharmacists and access to leadership.
• High‑intensity, broad‑spectrum clinical exposure that accelerates professional development and prepares you for advanced or specialized roles.
• Contribution to a health system recognized for innovation, research, and a commitment to advancing medicine and patient care.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living In Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to outdoor recreation such as hiking, wineries, and scenic drives, while also offering the energy of a vibrant college town. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, live music, arts, and a walkable downtown mall filled with local shops and restaurants. The community boasts excellent schools, a strong sense of belonging, and a lifestyle that supports both relaxation and enrichment.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an ACPE‑accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• Experience: No experience required; PGY‑1 residency or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
• Licensure: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

• Job requires sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repetitive motion: typing.
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lb.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $64.37 – $89.07 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or 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.