Job Description
Join a dedicated team at a long-term care facility where your expertise as a pharmacist will contribute to the health and safety of patients. This role involves ensuring accurate dispensation and management of pharmaceuticals, actively participating in patient care, and maintaining vital inventory records. With a focus on superior quality care and patient safety, you'll thrive in a supportive environment while working a day shift schedule with every other weekend and every other holiday off.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Every other weekend and holiday
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Richmond, VA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Maintain an adequate drug supply, process orders timely, and ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws.
– Prepare, fill, and dispense medications accurately, including emergency and parenteral solutions.
– Conduct monthly inspections of care units, ensuring proper documentation and control of substances.
– Participate in quality assurance and patient drug therapy monitoring.
– Develop and facilitate training and educational programs for pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.
– Maintain comprehensive records for pharmacy transactions, patient charges, and drug usage reviews.

Qualifications
– Successful completion of educational requirements for state licensure
– Current State licensure required
– BLS certification if required by state
– EPIC experience
– Minimum of two years of recent hospital experience

Working Hours
– Monday to Friday
– 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
– Every other weekend and holiday

Skills
– Strong communication skills for admission and discharge processes
– Clinical knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing management
– Expertise in EPIC systems
– Ability to monitor, manage, and recommend dosing for anticoagulation