Posted:
11/18/2024, 8:48:10 AM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Richmond, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED:
Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication methods.
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program
Education/training PREFERRED:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program
Independent action(s) required:
The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Job Description Summary
The research pharmacist with Investigational Drug Services has ownership over the investigational drug dispensing process to ensure safe management of investigational drugs along with appropriate regulatory control and record keeping. Executes the services and functions of an investigational pharmacist in an academic medical center environment. Serves as a department liaison to study teams and sponsors in a professional and courteous manner. Enhances the care and safety of study patients. In addition to the job description responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Job Description
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy required or obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED:
Minimum of one (1) year of pharmacy practice experience in a similar setting.
Previous experience with state of the art drug distribution and clinical service methods and drug information sources and retrieval and communication methods.
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited academic program
Education/training PREFERRED:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited academic program
Independent action(s) required:
The monitoring, screening and verification of all drug-related orders for assurance of proper dosage, route, dosage form, and administration schedule and ensuring expedited preparation and dispensing of all dosage forms by pharmacy personnel.
Resolve drug therapy problems, clarify and correct problematic drug orders, designate pharmacy technicians to perform special assignments, counsel patients regarding the safe and proper use of their medications, and resolve equipment and operational problems.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends if needed.
Shared, rotating coverage of Investigational Pharmacist On Call (IPOC) Afterhours Pager.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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Website: https://vcuhealth.org/
Headquarter Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1838
IPO Status: Private