Pediatric Pharmacist

Location
Roanoke VA

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Pharmacy

Description

Top Client has an opening for a Pediatric Pharmacist

Summary:

• Pharmacists have functional supervision of pharmacy technicians
• Communication commonly occurs with internal and external customers
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with the Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Supports financial goals of the department by utilizing good inventory control methods
• Sound clinical judgment utilizing evidence based medicine is expected
• Work is performed within the pharmacy and in patient care areas and will work in close proximity with others
• Job is fast paced and employee may be subject to long hours of physically and mentally stressful activity, performing activities in a limited time period; especially on weekends, nights, and holidays
• Potential for exposure to harmful biological agents, chemical agents and cytotoxic substances exists

Qualifications:
Education: Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Experience:
ASHP-accredited

Pharmacy Practice Residency or three years of previous clinical

pharmacy experience in a relevant care setting required for all new

hires or transfers. .

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

Qualified

candidates must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by

the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and must possess

a current Virginia pharmacist license or be eligible for licensure. An

ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is required, and a PGY2 in

Pediatrics or equivalent previous pediatric experience is preferred.