Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ambulatory Care FT

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

Provides pharmaceutical care according to professional standards and practices and complies with all Federal and State regulations in the practice of Pharmacy at Virtua.  Clinical pharmacy services to include direct patient care in primary care clinics, focusing on rural health outcomes related to chronic diseases.  Additional responsibilities to include collaborating with the Virtua Specialty Pharmacy, providing education to providers and nurses in addition to serving as a resource for drug information; developing guidelines and protocols, education for pharmacy department and clinical departments as needed. Participation in system-wide committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, in addition to precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in patient rounds (or equivalent) with appropriate individuals including physicians, nurses and other health care providers.

• Evaluates medication prescribing patterns and identifies opportunities for improving drug therapy.

• Drug Use Evaluations

• Provide education to patients/families, and other health care practitioners.

• Participate in medication safety initiatives

• Works within key sub-specialty areas to develop and maintain specific routine monitoring criteria for these patients.

• Represents the Pharmacy Dept. in system wide and divisional committees as needed.


Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or BS and comparable clinical experience.

PGY-1 Required; PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Active New Jersey pharmacy license.

Annual Salary: $124,602 - $199,995
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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