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Riverside Health System·Newport News, Virginia
Pharmacist - as needed · $55 - $79/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 130 posted pharmacy roles in Virginia rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
Pay for this role is about level with the Virginia median for pharmacy roles.
The pharmacist will supervise and perform the compounding, packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They are responsible for validating medication orders, monitoring patient profiles, and providing evidence-based clinical pharmacy care.
Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $54.80 - $79.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview Supervises and performs compounding packaging and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation. Possesses the skills and ability to assess data reflective of patient status and to interpret this information and identify the patients' needs in relation to age specific requirements, and to provide care as described in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and facility policy and procedures. Reviews, validates, monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy as well as patient specific assessment of medication orders.
What you will do Reviews, validates, and assesses patient specific medication orders.
Monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy.
Reviews alerts associated with verification and escalates concerns to provider or pharmacy leadership as appropriate.
Supervises and performs compounding (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order, or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation.
Handles all aspects of pharmacy operations to include order review and validation, sterile and non-sterile compounding, controlled substance/diversion management, pharmacy automation, and all state/federal law and regulation.
Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practices for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing safe medication practices, and following policies and procedures that comply with regulatory agency regulations.
Responsible for all core clinical pharmacy programs and commitment to evidence-based patient care, to including, but not limited to IV to PO, renal/hepatic dosing, therapeutic interchange, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, duplicate therapy, drug-drug interactions, non-formulary management and weight based dosing.
Qualifications: Education Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) or Bachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)
Experience 1 year Prior pharmacy experience in area of practice related to the position (Preferred) 1 year PGY1 Residency (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities Describe the job specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice Up-to-date knowledge on medications Up-to-date knowledge on clinical practice guidelines related to medication therapy Up-to-date knowledge on state and federal law and regulation and regulatory standards related to practice setting Ability to assess patients related to medication therapy Analytical and problem solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Attention to detail Ability to work in a fast past environment Ability to prioritize work Excellent customer service skill
Candidates must hold a Doctoral or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid Virginia Pharmacist license. At least one year of prior pharmacy experience or a PGY1 residency is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Licensed Pharmacist - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) within 30 Days(Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred) Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Virginia typically draw steady demand in hospitals, retail settings, and other patient-facing environments where licensed support staff help keep medication workflows moving. These positions are competitive because employers often want current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, and several years of experience, along with a clean record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.