Clinical Pharmacist: Drug Therapy & Safety Leader

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; Plein temps

Description du poste

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).