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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 related medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given.

This position is being filled for the day shift. Prior neurology experience is not required for this position.

If you’re passionate about developing clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills in neurology, with a focus in neurosurgery, and enjoy collaboration with pharmacists, providers, and nursing staff, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver expert pharmacy support for neurology patients with consistent exposure to general neurology, stroke neurology, and the neurosurgery service.
• Staff every fourth weekend, providing neurology and surgery clinical pharmacy services.
• Contribute to patient safety and patient outcomes initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to deliver cutting-edge neurological care.
• Join a collaborative team of clinical pharmacists who work and learn together. Come experience opportunities the UVA Department of Pharmacy offers for personal and professional growth.

Why Join UVA Health?

Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You would join a neurology pharmacy team that is expert in its field and participates in ongoing research and initiatives nationwide.

Position Benefits Include:

• Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities.
• A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care.
• Paid parental leave.
• No clinical on-call requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in pharmacy or PharmD degree required.
• Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (three years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
• Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required. American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider BLS certification required.

Apply online: https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/job/R0081036

Physical demands – Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull less than 20 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, retirement savings
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous paid time off

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

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

About UVA Medical Center

Based in Charlottesville, Va., UVA Health embodies the leadership and inventiveness personified by its founder, Thomas Jefferson. In 1825, Jefferson established the nation’s 10th medical school, which has since grown into a nationally renowned academic medical center. UVA Health includes a 612-bed hospital, level I trauma center, children's hospital and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. Ranked among the best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, UVA has doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals recognized as leaders in their fields and who make every effort to push the envelope of medicine.

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