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Permanent
On-Site
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist – Acute Care
Recruiter: Chris Curtis
Augusta County, VA
Job ID
6404CC
Industry
Healthcare
Specialty
Allied Health
Experience level
Specialist
Salary range:
$120,000 - $160,000
OVERVIEW
This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinically focused pharmacist to join a respected community health system recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The Pharmacy Clinical Specialist serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team, providing direct clinical pharmacy services across a variety of acute care settings. This role offers the ability to influence patient outcomes, advance evidence-based medication practices, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders in a technologically advanced healthcare environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent acute care hospital experience.
- Eligibility for Virginia pharmacist licensure.
- Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication management principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Preferred
- Board Certification (e.g., BCPS or other applicable specialty certification).
- Prior experience in acute care or hospital-based clinical pharmacy practice.
- Experience participating in clinical initiatives, protocol development, or pharmacy education programs.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Key Competencies & Attributes
- Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and pharmacotherapy.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to influence clinical decision-making through collaboration and expertise.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous learning.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct clinical pharmacy services across multiple patient care areas, including intensive care, medical-surgical units, obstetrics, nursery services, emergency medicine, and ambulatory infusion.
- Participate as a member of interdisciplinary care teams to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Review and verify medication orders to ensure safety, appropriateness, and compliance with clinical standards.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate medication-related programs, protocols, and clinical initiatives.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of order sets, medication management policies, and formulary strategies.
- Conduct medication use evaluations and assess compliance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- Serve on hospital committees and contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and operational initiatives.
- Educate healthcare professionals on medication therapies, best practices, and emerging clinical developments.
- Develop and administer competency assessments and training programs for pharmacy staff and clinical personnel.
- Precept pharmacy students and support professional development initiatives.
- Participate in scheduled weekend clinical coverage as part of the pharmacy team rotation.
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