Description
This clinical pharmacist position supports Children's Hospital rotating 2 weeks evening shift (M–T 12:30–22:30) followed by two weeks of dayshift. This role would participate in the team weekend (every 4th) and holiday rotation. Rounding services include PICU, NICU, Gen Peds/HOGI, Hem/Onc.
Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given.
- Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Enhances the quality of delivery of care.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Pharmacy distributive services.
- Supports the educational and professional development of the Pharmacy department.
- Engages in professional self–development.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor?s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
Experience: PGY–1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years). PGY–2 residency in Pediatrics is preferred.
Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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