Travel Pharmacist

General Information

Position Summary:

This role involves providing pharmaceutical care and expertise within a dynamic hospital environment, focusing on the management of complex patient populations. The pharmacist will work closely with healthcare teams to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 463
• Documentation System: Meditech Magic, Vigilanz, Dose Edge, Pyxis, C2 safe
• Procedures Performed on Unit: IV verification, Medication verification, IV compounding as needed

Scheduling Requirements

• Nights: 2030 – 0700
• Evenings: 1430 – 0100

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia State Pharmacist license is required
• Minimum of two years of hospital experience
• Advanced skills in:
• Vancomycin AUC dosing
• Aminoglycoside dosing
• Renal dosing
• Warfarin and enoxaparin management
• Electrolyte protocols
• Heparin and DOAC management

Required Skills

• Experience with complex patient cases including trauma, burn, critical care, pediatrics, cardiac surgery, and ECMO
• Proficiency in Dose Edge, Pyxis, Meditech, and Vigilanz

Unit Guidelines/Policies

Please refer to the attached policy stat list for unit-specific policies and guidelines.

Awards & Recognition

• Pharmacy Employee Engagement Score: 83
• Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center
• Designation as a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 1 Burn Center
• STS 3-star rating

Work Environment

• Pharmacy team with an average tenure of 13 years
• Open positions available due to staff relocation
• Access to resources such as Sanford Guide, Clinical Key, Uptodate, Vanc AUC calculator, Neofax, Briggs, and Lexicomp

Dress Code

Required uniform: Scrubs (silver/purple preferred)

Location

Richmond, VA