Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist in Portsmouth, VA
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An opportunity is available for a Clinical Pharmacist with expertise in hospital inpatient care. This 13-week contract role offers a choice between evening or overnight shifts at a medical center in the Portsmouth, VA area.
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Schedule Options:
- Evening: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Overnight: 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM Monday through Thursday and 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM Friday through Sunday (working 7 nights on, 7 nights off)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: Monday, April 20
Responsibilities:
- Verify and enter medication orders with attention to drug interactions and patient safety
- Manage intravenous medication administration, including pain-controlled analgesia and antibiotics
- Monitor pharmacokinetic and renal dosing adjustments
- Support chemotherapy and anticoagulant therapies (preferred)
- Collaborate with healthcare teams using EPIC electronic medical records for documentation and order verification
Qualifications:
- Must possess an active Virginia pharmacist license at the time of submission (strict requirement)
- Minimum of 1 year of inpatient pharmacy experience required; travel experience preferred
- Proficient in EPIC charting system
- Demonstrated knowledge of intravenous therapies, pain management, antibiotics, and drug interactions
Applicants should be prepared to submit an updated resume, skills checklist, two professional references, and a copy of their Virginia pharmacist license. Please indicate any return-to-work obligations with your application.
This contract role provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact inpatient pharmacy practice with flexible shift options. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
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