About the Role
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.<br><br>This position is being filled for the evening shift, and the anticipated schedule arrangement is four 10-hour shifts. Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><ul><li>Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients.</li><li>Enhances the quality of delivery of care.</li><li>Demonstrates proficiency in Pharmacy distributive services.</li><li>Supports the educational and professional development of the Pharmacy department.</li><li>Engages in professional self-development.</li><li><p>In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</p><p></p><p>Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.</p><p>Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3.years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.</p><p>Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required</p><p></p><p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Certification and education support</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left"><span>Generous Paid Time Off</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health" target="_blank">UVA Health</a><span> is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 </span><a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000" target="_blank">U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide</a><span> rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 </span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WLM0">conditions/procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span> We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. </span><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens" target="_blank">UVA Health Children’s</a><span> is named by </span><a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000" target="_blank">2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report</a><span> as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.</span></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i>The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about </i><a target="_blank" href="https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity"><span style="color:#0000ff"><i><u>UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment</u></i></span></a><i>.</i></p>