Location: Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, VA
Status: Full Time
Shift: Rotating (8 hours, 5 days)
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm*
Weekends: Approximately two Weekends every six weeks
Holiday Rotation
*Hours may vary to meet needs of the pharmacy, may be required to work within the hours of 6am-11pm and provide occasional weekend coverage as needed.
The Operational Pharmacy Specialist participates in the medication-use system while delivering comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to patients. Assumes local and system responsibility and accountability for specialized areas of pharmacy operations (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and safety).
Ensures the appropriateness of all provider medication orders in maintaining a high level of patient care and safety
Participates in the training of new employees and the development of training materials
Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
Precepts pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents as assigned in operational oversight of area of practice
Leads the implementation of various system initiatives at both local and system levels
Serves as a system expert and site lead in specialized pharmacy operations in area of practice (e.g., compounding, drug diversion, quality, and or safety)
Resource for the staff on operational issues related to pharmacy practice
Additional duties may be assigned as needed
May be responsible for pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) duties when applicable
Education
Bachelor's Level Degree in Pharmacy (Required)
Doctorate Level Degree in Pharmacy (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Pharmacist License (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Experience
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist Experience (Preferred)
Keywords: Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Specialty Medication, Internal Medicine, Pharmacist, IV, RPh, Operational Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacist