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SalaryThis is a full-time position on the pharmacy team at UVA Pharmacy. UVA Pharmacy is the only 24/7 community pharmacy open to the public in the Charlottesville area. This position supports the mission of UVA Health to transform the health and inspire hope to all Virginians and beyond by providing excellent community pharmacy services. The position offers competitive benefits and scheduling, including infrequent weekend and holiday shifts.
The Community Pharmacist provides excellent pharmaceutical care and ensures a positive patient experience to a diverse patient population in a dynamic outpatient pharmacy setting. The pharmacist works alongside other skilled pharmacists and technicians to achieve optimal patient therapeutic outcomes through optimal and cost effective drug selection and patient education. Supports patients that are transitioning from hospital to home.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience: No experience required Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The Community Pharmacist provides excellent pharmaceutical care and ensures a positive patient experience to a diverse patient population in a dynamic outpatient pharmacy setting. The pharmacist works alongside other skilled pharmacists and technicians to achieve optimal patient therapeutic outcomes through optimal and cost effective drug selection and patient education. Supports patients that are transitioning from hospital to home.
- Collaborates with other Health System and Community Health providers to ensure optimal and cost effective drug selection
- Provides drug education to patients or their caregivers that are transitioning from hospital to home
- Provides pharmacotherapy education to patients, caregivers and providers.
- Promotes cooperative work environment
- Ensures positive patient experience
- Provides clinical services to community patients, including immunizations, MTM and initiation of drug treatments as allowed through Virginia Board of Pharmacy Statewide protocols
- Performs pharmacy functions according to Federal, State and local Health System and Department regulations and published guideline documents.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians
- Engages in professional self-development
- Supports the education and professional development of the Pharmacy department
- Limited weekend and holiday staffing requirements
- In addition to above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience: No experience required Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing and traveling for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
