Clinical Pharmacist | Portsmouth, Virginia

An inpatient clinical pharmacist is needed for a 13-week contract assignment starting Tuesday, May 26, at a medical center in Portsmouth, VA. This role supports rotating shifts and requires expertise in inpatient pharmacy services with a focus on clinical patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and enter medication orders accurately using EPIC electronic medical records (EMR)
• Manage IV medications, pain-controlled analgesia, and antibiotic therapies
• Monitor drug interactions and adjust therapy as necessary
• Provide specialized dosing for anticoagulants, pharmacokinetics, and renal impairments (preferred)
• Participate in chemotherapy order verification (preferred)
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Minimum one year of inpatient pharmacy experience is required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system is mandatory
• Experience with intravenous medication management, pain-controlled analgesia, antibiotics, and drug interaction assessment
• Travel pharmacy experience is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, anticoagulants, pharmacokinetic dosing, and renal dosing is highly valued

Schedule:

• Rotating shifts to maintain continuous patient care

Location:

• Portsmouth, Virginia area

This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to apply clinical pharmacy skills in an inpatient hospital setting, working with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment. Candidates with EPIC charting experience and strong clinical knowledge are encouraged to apply promptly.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to high-quality inpatient pharmacy care, please submit your application today.