Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - Day/Evening (Flex) at Carilion Clinic – Roanoke, Virginia

Position Title:Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - Day/Evening (Flex)
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Position Type: Variable / Flex
Req ID: R153749

Description: Employment Status:Variable / FlexShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:R153749 Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - Day/Evening (Flex) (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:Carilion Clinic is a six-hospital health system located in beautiful Southwest Virginia. Carilion's flagship hospital, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, is a 763-bed academic medical center, level I trauma center, tertiary/quaternary referral center, and Certified Primary Stroke center that has consistently been ranked by US News as a Best Hospital in the state of Virginia. It is also affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and has numerous post-graduate training programs, including multiple medical and surgical residencies and fellowships.

Clinical Staff I pharmacists are a core group of pharmacists who work either in the main pharmacy in distributive roles and/or clinical pharmacists who rotate through various decentralized zones, including 5 adult patient care zones (hospitalist services, trauma, oncology), 1 pediatric zone, and 1 medication history zone in the main hospital and Carilion's Cardiovascular Institute with expanded Emergency Department. Zone assignments are determined based on clinical need, as well as pharmacist interests. Pharmacists will optimize patients' medication regimens throughout the continuum of care, and will be responsible for addressing a variety of pharmacokinetic medication needs with autonomy through use of multiple P&T approved pharmacy protocols. Long-term opportunities may include the ability to train in other services lines (ICU, ID, IM, pediatrics, among others) to provide cross coverage. Clinical Staff I flex pharmacists are required to staff a minimum of 24 hours every 6 weeks, including every 6th weekend, but may work up to 29 hours per week as needs exist. No holidays are required.

CRMH also has a pharmacy residency program comprised of 13 residents, including seven PGY1s, and six PGY2s in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, and Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. Clinical Staff I pharmacists can assist with precepting residents within several of the decentralized zones, as well as participate in other resident learning experiences. Various other clinical experiences such as committee participation, process improvement, and research are available.

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and must possess a current Virginia pharmacist license or be eligible for licensure. An ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred. Applicants must possess excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and analysis. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

The Pharmacist

• Participates as an active member of interdisciplinary care teams

• Advises on the most efficacious treatments and participates in pharmacotherapeutic decision making.

• Participates in collaborative practice protocols.

• Provides virtual pharmacy consults to Carilion Clinic Ambulatory Offices.

• Assists with drug information and evidence-based medicine.

• Consults and provides healthcare providers advice on medications.

• May need to respond to patient emergencies.

• 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), students, residents, patients, and patient families.

• Provides feedback to pharmacy students/residents.

• Maintains competency in all technologies utilized by the Department of Pharmacy.

• Supports clinical pharmacy initiatives of the institution.

• Maintains compliance with statutes, laws, regulations, standards and policies governing the practice of pharmacy.

• Facilitates age specific pharmaceutical care to patients.

What We Require:

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

Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital experience is preferred

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.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

Dave Niven

Recruiter Email:

dlniven@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

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:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• 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

About Us:

Carilion Clinic is where you can make your own path.

Here, you’ll find a special place to create your career—one where talents are embraced, discoveries are made, and care makes a real difference.

The success of Carilion Clinic relies on talented, passionate individuals like you, each offering their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives. Make your tomorrow with us.

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, fully dedicated, 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, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.