Clinical Pharmacist

Inova·Alexandria, Virginia

$120,848 - $186,056/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 23 days ago

Practice for this role

Clinical Pharmacist · $120,848 - $186,056/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+11% vs. median posted salary for pharmacy roles in Virginia ($109,160, n=131)

3 similar openings in the Alexandria area

2 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$33,000 · p10p90 · $235,000

this role: $120,848median $109,160

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 131 posted pharmacy roles in Virginia salarys. This role sits in the 66th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% above the Virginia median for pharmacy roles.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and verifying medication orders, monitoring drug therapies, and ensuring compliance with DEA and pharmacy regulations. They also participate in clinical rounding, respond to emergent bedside alerts, and supervise pharmacy support staff.

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time evening shifts; (Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm - 10:00pm) - 32hrs |Sign-on Bonus & relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

Committed to
Team
Member
Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and
Student
Loan
Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental
Health
Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Work/Life
Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities

Interprets, prepares, and verifies medication orders as appropriate.
Provides clinical consultation and cost-effective alternatives.
Issues controlled substances in compliance according to the DEA and VA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Participates in the medication formulary review and approval process.
Monitors drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
Reports adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
Minimizes non-formulary procurement and supports substitutions.
Supervises pharmacy support staff.
Participates in continuous quality improvement.
May perform additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
Participating in decentralized rounding with clinical teams.
Responding to emergent bedside alerts and codes (adult and pediatric as designated).

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid Virginia pharmacist license. Additionally, applicants are required to obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
ACLS
Epic
BLS
Precepting
PALS
Medication order interpretation
Quality improvement
Emergency response
Clinical consultation
Drug therapy monitoring
Controlled substances management
Adverse drug reaction reporting
Medication formulary review
Pharmacy staff supervision
Decentralized rounding

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $120,848 - $186,056/yr
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Posted: Aug 16, 2026
Application: Employer website

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