Clinical Pharmacist

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is looking for a pharmacy professional to perform medication order processing and provide drug information. You will ensure compliance with policies and promote patient safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of pharmacy experience and can oversee pharmacy technicians. This role requires a thorough understanding of drug therapy and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pharmacy experience is required.
• Thorough understanding of drug and medical therapy.
• Ability to oversee Pharmacy Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and oversee medication distribution.
• Provide drug information and monitor drug therapy.
• Train and supervise Pharmacy Residents and Technicians.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Drug information

Medication processing

Patient safety promotion

Job description

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.

Minimum Work Experience: 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.
• Maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non-sterile preparations, and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP and 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 to self‑check behavior and performance.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow 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.

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Primary Location

District of Columbia‑Washington. Work Location: CN Hospital (Main Campus).