Clinical Pharmacist I – Direct Patient Care & IV Therapy

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care under supervision, evaluating physician orders and dispensing medications in accordance with laws and standards.

Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures, supervising staff, and monitoring drug therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Requires PharmD or equivalent, 1–2 years hospital experience, and licensure (RPH) with potential board certification preference.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree PharmD from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
• An equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
• 1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required
• PGY-1 preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness and dispenses medication
• Assesses feasibility, compounds, or verifies extemporaneous products
• Prepares IV admixtures and sterile products including hazardous agents
• Responds to drug information requests
• Monitors and optimizes patient drug therapy under supervision
• Reviews patient profiles for contraindications and appropriate dosing
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains inventory
• Oversees technicians and validates medication preparation

Skills

Problem solving

Internal contacts

Independent judgement

Communication skills

Education

PharmD

Equivalent pharmacy degree

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care under supervision, evaluating physician orders and dispensing medications in accordance with laws and standards.

Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures, supervising staff, and monitoring drug therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Requires PharmD or equivalent, 1–2 years hospital experience, and licensure (RPH) with potential board certification preference.