Pharmacist - Inpatient Operations

Play a pivotal role in delivering high-stakes, real-time clinical care across an entire academic medical center during daytime hours. This is a rare opportunity to function as the central clinical pharmacist in a Level 1 Trauma Center, where your expertise directly informs critical decisions and patient outcomes when it matters most.

As a Clinical Pharmacist in Inpatient Acute Care Services, you will practice at the top of your license, balancing independent clinical judgment with collaborative, team-based care. This role offers exceptional breadth of exposure across patient populations and specialties, making it an ideal environment for accelerated clinical growth and autonomy.

The Role:

In this daytime position, you serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for the hospital, working independently while supporting a multidisciplinary care team. The pace is dynamic and unpredictable, requiring strong prioritization, clinical judgment, and adaptability as you move between verification workflows and bedside emergencies.

On a typical shift, you will:

• Lead hospital-wide medication order verification in Epic, ensuring accuracy and safety across all inpatient units

• Respond to codes and emergency situations at the bedside, delivering immediate pharmacotherapeutic expertise

• Provide real-time clinical consultation to nursing staff and providers across a wide range of specialties

• Function as the a primary clinical pharmacist, managing competing priorities and high-acuity cases

• Partner closely with:

• Operational pharmacists

• Emergency Department pharmacist

• Nursing and provider teams hospital-wide

• Balance workflows between:

• Medication verification queues

• Urgent clinical interventions and bedside care

This role offers broad exposure across adult patient populations, with frequent involvement in critical care and limited pediatric engagement (primarily during emergency/code situations). The 7 on 7 off schedule supports continuity and deep engagement during working weeks, followed by meaningful time off.

Why UVA Health:

At UVA Health, you will join a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical excellence, innovation, and education intersect. The University Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and flagship academic hospital, offering a highly complex and rewarding practice environment.

This role is uniquely positioned for pharmacists seeking to grow rapidly in a high-acuity environment while remaining supported by a robust clinical infrastructure.

• Practice in a premier academic medical center with advanced specialty services

• Be part of a collaborative pharmacy department that delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care across inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty settings

• Experience exceptional clinical autonomy with strong support, including operational pharmacists and access to leadership

• Gain high-intensity, broad-spectrum clinical exposure that accelerates professional development and prepares you for advanced or specialized roles

• Contribute to a health system recognized for innovation, research, and a commitment to advancing medicine and patient care

• Enjoy a 7 on 7 off schedule that promotes work-life balance and flexibility, including the ability to stack PTO

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to outdoor recreation like hiking, wineries, and scenic drives, while also offering the energy of a vibrant college town. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, live music, arts, and a walkable downtown mall filled with local shops and restaurants. With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a lifestyle that supports both relaxation and enrichment, Charlottesville is an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking balance and fulfillment outside of work.