7-on / 7-off Night Shift Pharmacist
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Job Description
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Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, and educational activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
- 1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:
- WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
- 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Certification, and/or Licensure
1. Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
Experience
- 1. Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
- Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
- Completion of a PGY-1 Residency
- Three years of relevant pharmacist experience
Core Duties and Responsibilities
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
2. Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
3. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
4. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
5. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
6. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
7. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
8. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
9. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
10. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
11. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
12. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
13. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
14. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
15. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
16. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
17. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 1. Walk and stand for long periods of time
- 2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
- 3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Abilities
1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Description
Shift Hours
- 7 days on/7 days off: 9:30 pm - 9 am
- Weeks rotate Monday night - Monday morning
Daily Tasks
- Operational product verification for sterile compounded products and non-sterile compounded products
- Product verifications from pharmacy automation, such as Boxpicker
- Clinical queue verification support
- Support response to patient codes
- Float to different night roles (N-Med/Onc and N-Med/ICU) as needed
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift: Night (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center
230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address
- 1 Medical Center Drive
- Morgantown
- West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care, including order verification, medication dispensing, and clinical support for patient codes. They also supervise pharmacy technicians and participate in educational activities for students and residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current West Virginia pharmacist license and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 60 days. A Pharm.D. degree and completion of a PGY-1 residency or three years of relevant experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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