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Posted: 19-Nov-25

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Type: Full Time

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Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Staff Pharmacist

Pharmacist – Internal Medicine 

• Serve as a clinical expert ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use for admitted Internal Medicine patients 

• Collaborate closely with medical teams to optimize drug therapy plans and improve patient outcomes 

• Monitor and adjust complex medication regimens through transitions of care 

• Contribute to the education and professional growth of pharmacy learners and colleagues 

• Engage in continuous professional development and support departmental initiatives to advance pharmacy practice 

Application Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or PharmD required 

• PGY1 residency, PGY2 Internal Medicine, or equivalent hospital experience required 

• Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required; AHA and BLS required. 

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care 

Interested in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology while also maintaining a core knowledge base in other pediatric specialty areas? This role is for you! 
 
This position supports pediatric pharmacy services for the 125 bed UVA Children's Hospital. The schedule for the position is primarily day shift and will be trained to cover the following primary clinical areas: 
- Inpatient hematology/oncology/GI 
- General pediatrics (includes endocrine, renal, cardiac and solid organ transplant) 
- ‎Outpatient pediatric infusion center
- Option to train in ambulatory clinics  

Additional clinical training includes Level IV NICU and PICU (flexiblity to cover these shifts if needed is required). Staffing may also include coverage of the pediatric satellite pharmacy (verification of pediatric specific oral dosage forms). This position staffs every 4th weekend along with other members of the pediatric team in a dedicated clinical coverage of the Children's Hospital and is responsible for covering all pediatric service lines outlined above as part of the team. Additional rotational shift coverage expectations: coverage of evening shift per weekend rotation or vacations/vacancies of evening pediatric pharmacists, nightshift (after 1 year of service) per department rotation to cover vacations or vacancies of overnight pharmacists (roughly 3-4 nightshifts every 6 months).  

Additional job expectations include precepting pharmacy students and both PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents, participating in team and department goal setting and achievement, developing and implementing protocol and guideline updates. Other responsibilities may be delegated by the manager or team lead depending on need and interest areas of the applicant. Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection  dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center.  Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given. 

Application Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required. 

Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience. (3 years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas. 

Licensure: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.  License required.  American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider.  BLS certification required 

Pharmacist – Clinical Informatics & Medication Automation 

Provides pharmacy services and medication management in specialty areas including pharmacy automation, including the demonstration of advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area. This role works in the build, implementation, and maintenance of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medication-use process, 

• Maintains and provides support of pharmacy information and medication automation systems and all pharmacy applications systems to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and pharmacy operations. 

• Demonstrates clinical workflow analysis and solves problems and recommends solutions for pharmacy informatics applications and the medication use processes. 

• Identifies and engages in organizational quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use processes, and pharmacy operations. 

• Participates in development, monitoring, and evaluation of decision support for continuous improvement, particularly for medications.  

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned 

Application Requirements: 
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D required 
Experience: No experience required 
Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia 

Physical Demands: 

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. 

Pharmacist – Nightshift (7 on/7 off schedule) 
Oversees the nightly operation of the pharmacy. Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration drug therapy monitoring services and supervision of the medication dispensing process in the Medical Center. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in exempt positions are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible for overtime compensation. This classification is based on the duties and responsibilities of the role, which meet the criteria for the Professional exemption. The anticipated schedule arrangement for the successful incumbent is 7 nights on, 7 nights off (Thursday-Wednesday). 

If you're passionate about Inpatient Pharmacy and eager to maintain a strong foundation across diverse inpatient and operational areas, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Deliver expert pharmacy support across 679 beds, on night shift (7 days on/7 days off, Thursday night through Wednesday night rotation). 

• Train and become an expert on: 

• Inpatient Operations 

• Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Operations 

• Controlled Substances Operations 

• Triaging nursing and provider pharmacy services needs 

• Gain additional exposure to direct clinical patient care, with flexibility to cover shifts as needed and based on skills and performance. 

• Participate in additional rotational night shift coverage 

Beyond the Bench: 

• Collaborate on protocol development, guideline updates, and departmental goals.  

• Ensure safe, effective medication use through order verification, regimen design, and therapy monitoring.  

• Partner with pharmacy leadership and medical staff to optimize patient care and drug therapies. 
   

Pharmacist – Medication Utilization Strategy (Heme/Onc) 
Position Summary 
The Medication Utilization Strategy Pharmacist is part of a collaborative systemwide team that supports the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications across UVA Health. This team is responsible for the management and operations of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and its subcommittees, formulary oversight, and governance of clinical documents including policies, SOPs, guidelines, and protocols. The pharmacist contributes to advancing medication-use strategy through interdisciplinary collaboration, alignment of formulary and operational decisions, and integration of evidence-based standards into practice. Additional responsibilities include supporting drug shortage mitigation and facilitating seamless implementation of formulary and policy decisions to promote clinical and operational excellence throughout the health system. 
 
Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Focus 
The primary focus of this position is hematology, oncology, and infusion-related medication management. The pharmacist will serve as the lead for the Hematology Subcommittee, coordinating formulary reviews, biosimilar strategy, and REMS program oversight within this specialty area. The role also supports infusion-center related medication use governance, ensuring consistent formulary alignment, and optimized workflows that balance clinical appropriateness with efficient resource utilization. 

Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings 

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Certification and education support 

• Generous Paid Time Off 

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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