Pharmacist OOJ - 35044

Job Description

A pharmacist, a healthcare professional, dispenses prescription medications, advises patients on their use, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare workers to ensure safe and effective medication use.

Pharmacist 

Job 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:
Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent Hospital experience is preferred

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

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OOJ - 35044