Position Title:Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - CNRV
Location: Christiansburg, Virginia
Position Type: Part time
Req ID: R153805

Description: Employment Status:Part timeShift:Day (United States of America)Facility:2900 Lamb Cir - ChristiansburgRequisition Number:R153805 Pharmacist, Clinical Staff - CNRV (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to manage and coordinate the pharmacy's efforts to support our outpatient Infusion Center. Potential work schedules are 6-hour shifts Monday through Friday or three 8-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift Monday through Thursday. However, pharmacy leadership may collaborate with the chosen candidate to develop a schedule that meets both the hospital's operational needs and the needs of the individual.

Some of the pharmacist's duties may include:

• Coordinating receipt, storage, and administration of "white bag" and "free drug" medications
• Communicating with specialty pharmacies and payers as needed to address delays or discrepancies
• Managing inventory of infusion medications
• Verifying infusion medication orders in Epic
• Ensuring proper charging for non-formulary infusion medications
• Entering, reviewing, and optimizing Epic Therapy Plans
• Collaborating with nurses and providers to clarify infusion orders
• Working closely with Infusion Center nursing staff and leadership to develop and perfect workflows to promote patient safety and throughput
• Assisting with the provision of investigational drugs at the CNRV Infusion Center
• Educating other pharmacists on infusion center-related processes and workflows

Depending on candidate interest, cross-training may be provided in other clinical areas such as the Emergency Department and night shift.

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.

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.

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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.