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Outpatient Pharmacist in Norfolk, Virginia at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters

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Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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Outpatient Pharmacist

  • GENERAL SUMMARY
    • The Outpatient Pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing medication orders and dispensing medications according to regulatory standards under direct departmental supervision. Reports to Manager, Pharmacy Operations - Outpatient.

  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Ensures safe and effective drug therapy throughout the medication distribution process beginning with the review of physician's orders, accurate preparation of medications and administration of medication to the patient.
    • Responds to drug information inquiries from patients and other healthcare professionals.
    • Provides oversight and supervision of duties performed by a pharmacy technician and pharmacy interns.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
    • Required Licenses and/or Certifications
      • Registered Pharmacist (RPh) with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy required at time of hire or must be obtained within four months of hire.
    • Preferred Licenses and/or Certifications
      • None preferred.
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
    • Required Education and Experience
      • Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college or school of pharmacy required at the time of hire.
      • At time of hire, a record of completion for all education, licenses, training and/or certifications is required.
      • Continuous certification and/or maintenance of state licensures, certifications, training, educational and application requirements is required during employment.
    • Preferred Education and Experience
      • None preferred.
    • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
      • Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.
      • Possesses strong verbal and written skills as well as, the ability to build collegial relationships with diverse individuals.
      • Interpersonal skills to communicate and gain cooperation of hospital administration and staff, patients, their families, and guests regarding drug therapy and other important aspects of pharmaceutical care.
      • Solid analytical skills to ensure medication is ordered and dispensed in accordance with professional standards and practices.
      • Possess critical thinking skills to determine when to consult and advise physicians and patients as to the use of medications and their possible side effects.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS
    • Pharmacy employees work in or near a clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Minimal or occasional exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Minimum adverse working conditions related to the proximity and services of the clinical healthcare services

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job Location

Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

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