For consideration, please include cover letter. Cover letters may also be emailed to: [email protected]. 

SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $5000, divided over 2 years, as qualifies 

$6000 Relocation Assistance Available, as qualifies 

This position is for a full-time rotating shift inpatient clinical staff pharmacist. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Our Clinical Staff Pharmacists are an integrated part of the multidisciplinary care team, serving as a resource for antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and optimized pharmaceutical dosing.  They assist with medication histories, monitor patient’s drug therapies and provide drug information.  Clinical Staff Pharmacists provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. They integrate core clinical pharmacy knowledge, dispensing and order review activities. Individuals will be expected to perform core clinical activities including order verification, pharmacokinetics, IV to PO, therapeutic interchange, and other as required. These pharmacists work closely with support staff, providing direction as needed. In the absence of a leader, a clinical pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of a leader. 

Multi-disciplinary rounds may be attended including clinical initiatives, and direct patient care and educational/training activities can be performed.  Clinical Staff Pharmacists can also serve as a preceptor to ASHP-accredited pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. 

UVMMC inpatient pharmacy operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Clinical Staff Pharmacists work variable shifts, weekends and holidays. 

Patient populations serviced include oncology, surgery, medicine, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, adult and pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, peri-operative, psychology, same day infusions, renal and rehabilitation; several which occur in a unit-based setting.

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor of Science Degree from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred. ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience preferred. Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Vermont. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Two years clinical pharmacist experience in a health system preferred