Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing medication order processing, providing drug information, and ensuring safe drug therapy monitoring. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians and assist in the education of Pharmacy Residents and Students. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of medication management and safety. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have a strong background in pharmacy, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and oversee the distribution of medications.
• Perform drug therapy monitoring and provide drug information to health professionals.

Skills

Medication Order Processing

Drug Therapy Monitoring

Drug Information Provision

Compounding Sterile/Non-Sterile Preparations

Education

Five Year Pharmacy Program

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed) (2400030H)

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.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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