Clinical Pharmacist

Children's National Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the United States seeks a pharmacist to perform medication order processing and provide drug information. The ideal candidate will have completed a five-year pharmacy program and possess at least one year of pharmacy experience. Responsibilities include overseeing medication distribution and drug therapy monitoring, promoting safety, and assisting in pharmacist education of students and technicians. This is a full-time position with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 1 year Pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and oversee the distribution of medications.
• Perform drug therapy monitoring and provide drug information.
• Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Medication order processing

Drug information provision

Intervention and education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a five year pharmacy program

Job description

Overview

Performs medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures and guidelines and provides drug information while applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medical therapy.

Qualifications

Completion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)

1 year Pharmacy experience (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Medication Processing

• Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.

Drug Intervention and Education

• Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, drug administration, drug interactions, side-effects and monitoring issues; complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse drug reaction reports as assigned.
• Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
• Interpret research medication orders, ensure accurate preparation of investigational drugs and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Must maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non-sterile preparation(s) and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP 795, 797 and 800 guidelines.

Supervision/Training

• Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians by directing and assisting as necessary to ensure rapid medication order turn-around time.
• Assist with the education, training and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and Technicians.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations:

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

111 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington 20010

Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: VAR