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Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection dosage regimen design effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services in the UVA Medical Center. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed to ensure the best care possible is being given.

_Your Moment to Shape Medication Strategy_

_Join one of the nation’s leading health systems in a role that blends clinical expertise with system-level innovation. As a_ **_Medication Utilization Strategy Pharmacist_** _, you’ll help design how medications are managed across the enterprise—impacting care for entire populations, not just individual patients._

_About the Role_

_This is not your typical administrative position. You’ll be the architect behind the medication use process in_ **_Epic_** _, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of medications across ambulatory, infusion, and community health settings. What makes this role stand out? The chance to_ **_work side-by-side with Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, and Providers_** _, building relationships and strategies that truly make a difference. This role will support the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and lead the Hematology/Oncology subcommittee._

_What You’ll Do_

+ _Review and evaluate medications for addition to formulary_

+ _Oversee and optimize medication and EHR build and operational workflows to support safe and effective medication use._

+ _Collaborate with clinical teams across the enterprise to ensure formulary compliance._

+ _Drive system-level strategies that improve medication utilization and operational excellence._

_Ideal Candidate_

+ _Clinical experience in an inpatient and/or infusion settings._

+ _Project management skills and a desire to move into a strategic, system-impact role._

+ _Ready to take the next career leap beyond bedside care._

_Why Join Us_

_Be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Your decisions will ripple across communities, shaping how medications are used to improve outcomes at scale. If you’re ready to make a difference—and collaborate with some of the best clinicians in the field—apply today and help us transform medication strategy._

_Benefits That Make a Difference_

+ **_Comprehensive Health Coverage:_** _Medical, dental, and vision plans designed for you and your family._

+ **_Retirement Savings:_** _Generous employer contributions to help secure your future._

+ **_Paid Time Off:_** _Vacation, holidays, and sick leave to keep life balanced._

+ **_Professional Growth:_** _Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities._

+ **_Wellness Support:_** _Employee assistance programs and resources for mental and physical health._

Minimum Qualifications

+ Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D required

+ Experience: No experience required

+ Licensure/Certifications: Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Preferred Qualifications

+ Education: Pharm. D from an ACPE accredited college of Pharmacy

+ Experience: Prior experience in an Inpatient hospital Pharmacy setting, and/or experience in clinical infusion Pharmacy settings.

+ Licensure/Certifications: None

**Physical Demands –** This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Compensation

+ The pay rate for this role starts at $64.37 per hour. New hire compensation will be determined by education and experience.

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings** will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a **drug screen.

Position Compensation Range: $55.67 - $89.07 Hourly

Benefits

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

+ Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

+ Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

_The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click_ here (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) _to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment._