Sentara Health is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Sentara Obici's Emergency Department in Suffolk, Virginia!

Status: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Evening 1300-2130

Weekends: Every 3rd weekend

Holiday Rotation

Required qualifications:

• 3 years Pharmacist experience in clinical/hospital setting

• For candidates who do not have three years pharmacist experience, may substitute a PGY-1 residency program PLUS one year of experience or completion of a PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency program. (Each year of residency is equivalent to 2 years of experience)

• Virginia Pharmacist license

• BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) required within 6 months of hire

• Will consider pharmacists not licensed in Virginia/NC due to relocation. Must have Virginia or North Carolina (applicable to location) license within 90 days of Sentara start date

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior hospital experience strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages patient drug therapy in accordance with the medical staff approved clinical practice standards

• Maintains current knowledge of drug use through continuing education

• Serves as the primary resource for drug information within the hospital

• Assures the appropriateness of all physician medication orders

• Precepts pharmacy students as assigned.

About Sentara Obici Hospital

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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• Pharmacist License (RPh) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
• Pharmacist License (RPh) - State license - North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

• Doctorate Level Degree

• WORK EXPERIENCE RATING-3-14173

• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Communication
• Mathematics