Pharmacist - Inpatient Operations

Overview

Oversees the nightly operation of the pharmacy. Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration, drug therapy monitoring services, and supervision of the medication dispensing process in the Medical Center.

Empower patient care through clinical and operational excellence. If you're passionate about Inpatient Pharmacy and eager to maintain a strong foundation across diverse inpatient and operational areas, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

• Deliver expert pharmacy support across 679 beds, on night shift (7 days on/7 days off, Thursday night through Wednesday night rotation).
• Train and become an expert on:
  • Inpatient Operations
  • Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Operations
  • Controlled Substances Operations
  • Triaging nursing and provider pharmacy services needs
• Gain additional exposure to direct clinical patient care, with flexibility to cover shifts as needed and based on skills and performance.
• Participate in additional rotational night shift coverage

• Collaborate on protocol development, guideline updates, and departmental goals.
• Ensure safe, effective medication use through order verification, regimen design, and therapy monitoring.
• Partner with pharmacy leadership and medical staff to optimize patient care and drug therapies.

Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You would join a pharmacy team that are experts in their field that participate in ongoing research, education, data driven process improvements, with presence and participation nationwide.

At UVA Health, we live our ASPIRE values every shift. As part of our pharmacy team, you’ll find a workplace that invests in your growth, respects your expertise, and celebrates your contributions to patient care.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans
• Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities
• Education support
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  No experience required
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

• Education:
  
  Pharm
  
  D Degree
• Experience:
  
  Experience supporting operations in an Inpatient Pharmacy operations setting
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands - Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by  U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.