Opportunity: Pharmacy- Drug Information Specialist, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Pharmacist
Location: Roanoke, VA, USA
Region: Mid Atlantic , Mountainous , Metro
Job Position Code: PAH8086R  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? No

 Offer Details
Income Details: Competitive Professional Salaried Model
Signing Bonus: $21,000 paid over 3 years in 7 equal installments
Relocation Paid: Yes
Vacation: Paid Time Off System starting with 24 days a year.
Other Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Company Paid Pension Plan

  •  Job Description
    Carilion Clinic is a multi-specialty healthcare organization with more than 500 doctors and 8 hospitals, based in Roanoke Virginia. Led by physicians, Carilion Clinic is committed to clinical excellence, education and research. Carilion Clinic is dedicated to providing care that is centered on the patient's needs, supported by an ongoing commitment to quality and service. With nationally recognized specialists, award-winning nurses, the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities, Carilion Clinic is bringing tomorrow's healthcare into focus today.

    At Carilion Clinic the Pharmacists are the medication experts and members of the patient care team. By having pharmacists partner with other disciplines, we are improving the care we provide to patients who are taking medications.

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 825-bed teaching, tertiary care facility with Level 1 Trauma. The pharmacy department at (CRMH) utilizes a mix of centralized and decentralized clinical staff and clinical specialists to provide pharmaceutical care to patient populations ranging from neonates to geriatrics and from outpatients to patients in intensive care units with a pharmacist to technician ratio of 1 to 2.

    Carilion utilizes a number of technologies to include:

  • integrated medical record
  • computerized order entry and verification
  • automated dispensing cabinets
  • point-of-care bar-coded administration systems
  • centralized carousels.

    Assist in the development of new clinical pharmacy initiatives with a focus on patient outcomes and cost effective medication therapy. Provide accurate, objective, and unbiased drug information in a timely manner following the principles of evidence-based medicine and patient focused pharmaceutical care to Carilion Clinic healthcare professionals. Work closely with the Medication Use Director to support the activities of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee in evidence-based formulary management processes. Participate in quality initiatives related to the medication use process. Serve as a mentor to pharmacy staff on issues related to medication information. Provide education to students, residents, and other healthcare providers. Opportunities for research available.

    Work schedule is Days with no weekend hours. Must be a graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the ACPE. Must posses a PharmD and have completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency, or equivalent experience.

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    Community Overview
    The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, located at the southern tip of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke was ranked the eleventh best city in the US in 2004 by the annually updated publication, "Cities Ranked and Rated". Over one hundred pieces of information were considered by the authors in categories including the economy, jobs, arts and culture, education, and, of course, the low cost of living. In addition, the region offers:
  • Mild weather and four seasons
  • Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
  • Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake
  • Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
  • Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
  • Award-winning schools & private schools
  • Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
  • Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
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     Contact Information
    Contact: Andrea Henson, Professional and Physician Recruiter
    Carilion Clinic
    213 S. Jefferson St., Suite 1401
    Roanoke, VA 24011
    Email: ahenson@carilionclinic.org
    Phone: (540) 224-5241
    Fax: (540) 983-1169

    If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.