Travel Pharmacist

General Information

Location: Richmond, VA

Unit Name: Pharmacy

Building: Main Building, 4th Floor

Cost Center: 71207

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 463
• Unit Staffing Description: Available support staff includes unit secretaries and pharmacy technicians.
• Type of Equipment: Various standard pharmacy equipment and technology.
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse, Vigilanz, Dose Edge, Pyxis, C2 Safe.
• Scheduling Requirements: Night shifts from 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM; Evening shifts from 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM.
• Floating Policy: None.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Hospital experience is required.

Qualifications

• Virginia State Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience with complex patients – Trauma, Burn, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Cardiac Surgery, ECMO preferred.
• Experience in Dose Edge IV, Pyxis, Meditech, and Vigilanz systems.
• Advanced skills in Vancomycin AUC dosing, Aminoglycoside dosing, Renal dosing, Warfarin, Enoxaparin, Electrolyte protocols, Heparin, and DOAC.
• Familiarity with IV verification, medication verification, and IV compounding as needed.

Dress Code

Required uniform: Silver/Purple scrubs preferred.

Awards and Recognition

• Employee Engagement Score: 83
• Certifications: Primary Stroke Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 1 Burn Center, STS 3 Star.

Additional Information

• Pharmacist tenure averages 13 years.
• Openings available due to family relocation.
• Resources: Access to Sanford Guide, LexiDrug, UpToDate, Vancomycin AUC calculator, Briggs.