Clinical Staff II Pharmacist - Internal Medicine

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Clinical Staff II Pharmacist position in Internal Medicine will have a primary responsibility of providing rounding coverage to the inpatient faculty Internal Medicine services. The position involves a 50/50 split, alternating between 4 weeks of daytime rounding coverage, followed by 4 weeks of day/evening staffing coverage. Aside from direct patient care responsibilities, there is an expectation to serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.

Pharmacists work to support the vision of the Department of Pharmacy which is “Optimizing patient outcomes through integrated delivery of quality pharmaceutical care" and the mission of the institution.  Activities include providing consultation for other health care providers, educating patients and other health care providers, reviewing and processing medication orders, and preparing and dispensing medication.

• Inpatient rounding with physicians and/or ambulatory pharmaceutical services.
• Participates as an active member of interdisciplinary care teams.
• Advises on the most efficacious treatments and participates in pharmacotherapeutic decision making.
• Acts as a resource for drug information and evidence based medicine. 
• Maintains accessibility to healthcare providers for consultation and advice on medications.
• Educates patients and their families.
• Performs in concordance with departmental expectations of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary arrests within the assigned areas.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders for accuracy
• Assures preparation of sterile/nonsterile compounding according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assures delivery of medications in a timely manner.
• Provides education and training for healthcare providers (pharmacy, nursing and medical) and students, as well as patients and their families.
• Provides educational learning experiences to pharmacy and medical students and residents.
• Seeks appropriate academic appointments.
• Develops appropriate learning experiences.
• Provides didactic/clinical education.
• Provides accurate and appropriate feedback/evaluation to students/residents.
• Effectively manages own practice of pharmacy
• Maintains competency in all technologies utilized by the Department of Pharmacy.
• Maintains and promotes a professional work environment and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department.

What We Require:

Education: Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience: ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required for all new hires or transfers as of August 1, 2020.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: License to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia required within 90 days of hire. During the first 90 days of employment and the licensure application process, pharmacists without a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia may not perform duties restricted to a licensed pharmacist until the license is obtained. If the license is not obtained within 90 days of employment, the employee may be subject to separation from Carilion Clinic.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess good leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Work requires knowledge of general office equipment and procedures including computer and keyboarding skills. All pharmacists must complete an Orientation Competency.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 140959 
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 
Shift: Day/Evening 
Shift Details: Mix of day/evening, average of every 4th weekend, holiday rotation
Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN 
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4057 
Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Total Rewards

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.