Clinical Pharmacist

Join UVA Health – Where Your Expertise Shapes the Future of Patient Care

At UVA Health, pharmacists are more than medication experts—they’re vital clinical partners. Join a nationally ranked academic medical center where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt across Virginia and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, a robust clinical ladder, and a collaborative culture that values innovation, education, and mutual respect.

Clinical Pharmacist Opportunities – Surgery | Neurology | Internal Medicine

We’re hiring pharmacists to join our specialized teams in Surgery, Neurology, and Internal Medicine. Each area offers distinct clinical challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

Surgery Pharmacist

• Optimize perioperative medication therapy
• Collaborate with surgical teams on pain management and antimicrobial stewardship
• Fast-paced, acute care setting with rapid decision-making

Neurology Pharmacist

• Manage complex regimens for epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s, and stroke
• Support access to specialty medications and patient adherence
• Chronic care focus with high-impact clinical interventions

Internal Medicine Pharmacist

• Provide broad-spectrum care across general medicine units
• Manage therapies for heart failure, COPD, renal disease, and infections
• Diverse patient population and strong teaching/research opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Deliver direct patient care through medication management
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and clinical decision-making
• Educate patients and providers on pharmacotherapy
• Contribute to quality improvement and protocol development

Why UVA Health?

• Career advancement through our Pharmacist Clinical Ladder
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and lead
• Culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning

Additional Responsibilities

Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients, enhances care delivery quality, demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy distributive services, supports educational and professional development, and engages in self-development. Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required
• PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years); PGY-2 preferred for specialty areas
• Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy license required; AHA Health Care Provider and BLS certification required

Physical Demands

• Sitting for prolonged periods and repetitive motion tasks
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills
• Attention to detail, legible writing, and ability to lift < 20lbs
• Possible exposure to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base rate is $55.67 hourly, with individual compensation based on qualifications, work experience, and education. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability, retirement savings, health saving plans, flexible spending accounts, certification and education support, and generous paid time off.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center with a level 1 trauma center. Recognized in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report for excellence across multiple specialties, UVA Health comprises a network of hospitals and clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Key skills/competency

• Pharmacotherapy
• Medication Management
• Clinical Decision-making
• Patient Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Perioperative Therapy
• Neurology
• Internal Medicine
• Quality Improvement
• Education