Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia is currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist.
Riverside Regional Medical Center is the most comprehensive medical facility in the region, offering advanced diagnostics and emergency treatment when you need it most. We offer the Peninsula's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are also recognized as a Chest Pain Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our services include advanced treatment in neurosciences, heart and cancer.
Requirements:
- Graduate of school of pharmacy. If a foreign graduate of pharmacy, has completed all requirements for equivalency as outlined by the National Association of Board of Pharmacy (NABP).
- Licensed or eligible by the State of Virginia as a pharmacist.
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
- Prefer candidate that has completed a PGY1 residency.
Overview:
Works under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Pharmacy. May be designated by the Director/Manager of Pharmacy or designee as being in charge. Supervises and performs compounding (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription physician order or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation. Reviews validation and patient specific assessment of medication orders. Monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy. Provides current drug information. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age group of the patients served, including participation in pharmacy clinical programs. Possesses the skills and ability to assess data reflective of patient status and to interpret this information and identify the patients' needs in relation to age specific requirements and to provide care as described in accordance with state and federal law and regulation and facility policy and procedures. Supervises the work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students. Performs other duties as assigned.
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