Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed)

Davita Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a dedicated pharmacist to manage medication orders and provide drug information in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires a five-year pharmacy degree and offers a competitive salary based on experience. Responsibilities include overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensuring compliance with safety standards while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year Pharmacy experience required.
• Understanding of drug and medical therapy essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication order processing and drug therapy monitoring.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technicians and educate other staff.
• Interpret medication orders and maintain safety regulations.

Skills

Medication Handling

Drug Information

Teamwork

Education

Completion of a five year pharmacy program

Job description

DescriptionPerforms 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

Minimum Education

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 takes 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 responds 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

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• 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 takes 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

Washington20010

Job:Allied Health

Organization:Patient Services

Position Status:R (Regular)-O - PRN

Shift:Variable

Work Schedule:VAR

Job Posting:Jun 16, 2025, 9:28:28 PM

Full-Time Salary Range:105684.8-176155.2