Ambulatory Pharmacist- Sarcoma, Melanoma, Head & Neck

Overview

The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients in the ambulatory clinical setting. The delivery of care by the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist includes, but is not limited to: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence and most effective and most economical medication treatments; helping to achieve positive patient outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in the ambulatory clinical setting.

When appropriate, pharmacists who provide ambulatory care services may perform patient assessments, participate in collaborative practice agreements to provide medication management, provide collaborative drug therapy management, order, interpret, monitor medication therapy-related tests, coordinate care and other health services for wellness and prevention of disease, provide education to patients and caregivers, and document care plans in the medical record.

• Provides clinical care to patients.
• Supports and enhances the quality of care in ambulatory practice areas.
• Enhances patient access to affordable care.
• Supports the educational and professional development of healthcare professionals.
• Engages in professional self-development.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy with experience or Pharm.

D. from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Degree required.

Experience:

PGY-1 residency required or equivalent clinical experience.

License/Certification:
Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Board Certification or equivalent certification specific to clinical area highly encouraged.

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 < 20 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $55.67 - $89.07 Hourly

• 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

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  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 Health Children's is named by  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.