Job Title:
Pharmacist
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacist today with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery. Job Summary and QualificationsMaintains current knowledge of therapeutics necessary to be involved in all aspects of patient care decisions.Interprets drug information requests, utilizes available resources and provides a response appropriate to the understanding of the end user.Provides in-service education within and outside the department.Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with staff and other customers.Maintains an ongoing drug use evaluation program.Documents and participates in an adverse reaction (ADR) monitoring program.Assists the Director of Pharmacy in the development of policies and procedures.Reviews and enters medication orders.Coordinates and reviews dispensing of all medications.Assesses all medication orders for appropriateness.Supervises preparation and dispensing of sterile products including TPN and chemotherapy.Assures controlled substance dispensing and documentation throughout LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff, patients and all members of the healthcare team.Performs responsibly as supervisor when necessary.Participates in Performance Improvement/Patient Safety ProcessesWhat qualifications you will need:EXPERIENCERequired: Prior experience as a pharmacist. New graduates must have gained pharmacy experience as an Intern/extern.Preferred: Prior experience in hospital pharmacy with clinical emphasis.EDUCATIONRequired:Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy; License in good standing as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of VirginiaPreferred: Advanced degree/certification in Pharmaceutical Care.Hours: Full time, mixed shiftsBenefitsLewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care-with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery's Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.