Dena Kota

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist · Riverside

pharmacist Williamsburg, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Tenure
4 years
since Dec 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Specialty PharmacistCurrent
Riverside
Since Dec 2022 · 4 years · Williamsburg, VA

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
2016 – 2020
Virginia Commonwealth University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2004 – 2008
Mary Washington College
Bachelor of Science (BS)
1999 – 2003

Skills

Research Government Proposal Writing Grant Writing Dod Microsoft Office Science Pharmacology Toxicology Higher Education Data Analysis Security Clearance University Teaching Teaching Team Building Technical Writing Curriculum Development Professional Development Programs

About Riverside

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
701 Town Center Dr Ste 1000, Newport News, VA

Professional Overview

Dena Kota is a Clinical Specialty Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Riverside, based in Williamsburg, VA. As a pharmacist, Kota contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Williamsburg, VA. They have been with Riverside for 4 years. Kota holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Bachelor of Science (BS), from Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Core competencies include Research, Government, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Dod. Riverside operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Williamsburg, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Dena Kota is one of them.
  • 1,526 pharmacists are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 22 contacts at Riverside are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in VA: $110,000 – $167,000 (median $136,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in VA: Cvs Health (111), Walgreens (81), Cvs Pharmacy (45).
  • 3% of pharmacists in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 76% of pharmacists in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dena Kota located?

Dena Kota is based in Williamsburg, VA. They are currently affiliated with Riverside.

What is Dena Kota's specialty?

Dena Kota specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Clinical Specialty Pharmacist.

Where does Dena Kota currently work?

Dena Kota currently works at Riverside. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Dena Kota's educational background?

Dena Kota attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

How do I contact Dena Kota for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a pharmacist?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in VA?

pharmacists in VA typically earn $110,000 to $167,000 annually, with a median of $136,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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