Clinical Pharmacist Lead NE
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Location: Manassas, VA 20110
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Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist Lead NE
Job Code: PH1121
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The pharmacist serves as part of the healthcare team by supporting authentic personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support system, collaborating with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The pharmacist accepts responsibility, authority, accountability and ownership for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Technical Competency: Provides optimal medication management and promotion of medication safety.
Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication.
Quality: Checks and controls quality and accuracy of work performed by pharmacy team members.
Teamwork: Develops and delivers effective education to pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required - Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
Experience1 year of experience -plus Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR a minimum of 34 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy required. Postgraduate year 2 in lead area preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Other duties as outlined in UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 21A, Pharmacy
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
Clinical Pharmacist Lead NE
Job Code: PH1121
ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
The pharmacist serves as part of the healthcare team by supporting authentic personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support system, collaborating with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The pharmacist accepts responsibility, authority, accountability and ownership for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- Serves as the subject matter expert in lead area
- Evaluate formulary documents and provide physician and nursing education based on subject matter expertise Based on expertise, develop and assist with implementation of medication evidence-based protocols (e.g. clinical pathways, clinical practice guidelines, order sets)
- Develops and maintains staff education and clinical competencies
- Share good catches and clinical outcomes with pharmacy leadership, facility and unit leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services
- Perform medication use evaluations based on need
- Pursue research, publication, and speaking opportunities
- Models and encourages the use of technology safety functions for patient care and educates to avoid workarounds
- Develop and implement Treatment Guidelines and Protocols specific to lead area
- Develops and monitors performance metrics for lead area
- Develops and maintains staff education and clinical competencies
- Share good catches and clinical outcomes with pharmacy leadership, facility and unit leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services
- Perform medication use evaluations based on need
- Pursue research, publication, and speaking opportunities
- Serves as program lead for select service lines within Community Health
- Engagement on System and Enterprise Committees
Technical Competency: Provides optimal medication management and promotion of medication safety.
- Performs patient assessments.
- Participates in direct patient care activities and rounding opportunities where available.
- Monitors therapy for appropriateness, dosage, effectiveness, interactions, and adverse drug reactions.
- Reviews and acts upon clinical decision support surveillance.
- Completes organizational and/or departmental required documentation.
- Prescribes and/or administers medications as allowed by law and scope of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge required for services provided.
Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication.
- Ensures timely responses to service line requests and inquiries.
- Participates in patient education and wellness-based initiatives as driven by scope of practice.
Quality: Checks and controls quality and accuracy of work performed by pharmacy team members.
- Prioritizes workflow ensuring all services are performed in a timely manner.
- Maintains and follows formulary approvals, interchanges, stocked medications, and non-formulary process.
- Monitors and enhances compliance with clinical programs.
Teamwork: Develops and delivers effective education to pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
- Serves as a preceptor to residents and students.
- Participates in the onboarding of pharmacists and other team members.
- Provides ongoing feedback to fellow pharmacists to achieve desired outcomes.
- Serves as a mentor to pharmacy team.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required - Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) Certification.
Experience1 year of experience -plus Postgraduate year 1 residency or fellowship OR a minimum of 34 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in health system pharmacy required. Postgraduate year 2 in lead area preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
- Current Pharmacist licensure in the state of Virginia completed within 30 days of start date by either examination or reciprocity.
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification or other applicable certification must required and must be continuously maintained American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider ACLS certification - within six months of hire required
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Other duties as outlined in UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 21A, Pharmacy
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes