Pharmacist, Clinical Staff II - Pediatrics

Pharmacist, Clinical Staff II - Pediatrics

• Industry: Healthcare
• Published: Aug 25, 2024
• Roanoke, Virginia
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Job Description

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$25,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Carilion Clinic is a six-hospital health system located in beautiful Southwest Virginia. Its flagship hospital, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH), is a 763-bed academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center, tertiary/quaternary referral center, and Certified Primary Stroke center that has consistently been ranked by US News as a Best Hospital in the state of Virginia. Carilion Children's, a 92-bed \"hospital within a hospital\", includes a 24-bed inpatient General Pediatrics unit, a 60-bed Level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an eight-bed Pediatric ICU, a 15-bed inpatient pediatric psychiatric unit, and a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. It is a four-time Magnet-dedicated facility and western Virginia's only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center with advanced medical transport units. Carilion Clinic is also affiliated with the Virginia Tech-Carilion School of Medicine and has numerous post-graduate training programs, including multiple medical and surgical residencies and fellowships. 

The Clinical Staff II Pediatrics pharmacist is a pediatric leader within the pharmacy department and works closely with multiple pediatric clinical pharmacists. This pharmacist shares duties with one other Clinical Staff II pediatric pharmacist, alternating between 4 weeks of rounding with a multidisciplinary healthcare team on the general pediatric unit and PICU and 4 weeks of day/evening decentralized work, including focused coverage of pediatric oncology, mother/baby units, and inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry. Weekend coverage is provided by the pharmacist during their decentralized block, averaging once every 4th weekend.
 
CRMH also has a pharmacy residency program comprised of 13 residents, including seven PGY1s and six PGY2s in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, and Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. Clinical Staff II pharmacists are expected to serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents for elective rotations, as well as participate in other resident learning experiences. Pediatric pharmacists will be required to participate in pediatric emergency response and engage in pediatric committee work. Various other clinical experiences involving pediatric process improvement, Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS), medical resident and student education, and research opportunities are available. 
 
Qualified candidates must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and must possess a current Virginia pharmacist license or be eligible for licensure. An ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is required, and a PGY2 in Pediatrics or equivalent previous pediatric experience is preferred. Applicants must possess excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, as well as demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and analysis. They must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. What We Require:

Education: Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Experience: ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency or three years of previous clinical pharmacy experience in a relevant care setting required for all new hires or transfers.
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, the employee may be subject to separation from Carilion Clinic.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess good leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Work requires knowledge of general office equipment and procedures including computer and keyboarding skills. All pharmacists must complete an Orientation Competency. About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 

Requisition Number: 147718 Employment Status: Full time Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Shift: Day/Evening Shift Details: Mix of day/evening shifts, average every 4th weekend, holiday rotationRecruiter: DAVID L NIVEN Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4057 Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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