Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - $20,000 Sign on Bonus

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,731 - 192,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A pediatric healthcare institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Oncology. The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and at least one year of pharmacy experience in a specialized clinical setting. Responsibilities include medication order oversight, drug therapy monitoring, and staff development. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a salary range from $115,731 to $192,878 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of pharmacy experience in a pediatric or clinical setting.
• Board Certified Pharmacist (BPS) within 90 days.
• Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
• Document interventions and drug information.
• Participate in medication reconciliation processes.

Skills

Interpret medication orders

Perform drug therapy monitoring

Education and training of pharmacy students

Collaborative teamwork

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - $20,000 Sign on Bonus

Join Children's National Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology). Base pay ranges from $115,731.20 to $192,878.40 per year, with a $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

Functional Accountabilities

Order Processing and Accreditation Readiness

• Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
• Input orders into pharmacy computer system for area of practice when appropriate.
• Staff in the pharmacy operation to maintain distribution skillset.
• Assist in performing unit inspections and verifying accreditation readiness.
• Review medication lists for therapeutic duplication, omissions, dosing errors, drug interactions, and allergies.
• Review, interpret, and verify new medication orders to ensure appropriate drug, dose, route, and frequency.
• Assist nursing staff and other providers with automated dispensing machine questions.

Interventions / Documentation

• Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, administration, interactions, side‑effects, and monitoring issues.
• Complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse reaction reports.
• Document interventions and drug information.
• Document in patient chart when applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to recommend alternative therapies and ensure appropriate medication access.
• Actively participate in the medication reconciliation process.
• Work collaboratively with providers to implement and communicate comprehensive medication evaluation and management for patients across care settings.

Staff Development and Training

• Assist with education, training, and general supervision of pharmacy students and residents.
• Assist with training new pharmacists.
• Provide lectures and drug reviews to professional groups and committees.
• Develop system changes, educational programs, and interventions that reduce errors in practice.

Clinical Services

• Ensure appropriate medication use throughout the organization.
• Identify drugs/therapies for further evaluation and formulary addition.
• Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
• Maintain an evidence‑based clinical practice.
• Serve as a clinical specialist resource for pharmacists, nurses and physicians.
• Assist department in managing drug shortages.
• Represent department on key committees.
• Assist pharmacy operations and informatics teams with formulary implementation and updates.
• Help design, implement, and execute collaborative practice agreements.

Quality Improvement

• Lead cost‑savings initiatives within the department.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives both within the department and externally.
• Contribute to the development of order sets by implementing and testing electronic order set builds.
• Assist in the growth of clinical pharmacy programs throughout the organization.
• Participate in performance, quality improvement, and patient safety activities for service area, Pharmacy Services, and the Enterprise.
• Identify high‑cost, high‑use agents and conduct cost management initiatives.

Professional Development

• Participate and/or lead research initiatives.
• Attend, present, and/or moderate at conferences.
• Engage in preceptor development and complete CE courses.
• Contribute through publications and poster presentations.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

Teamwork / Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative 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 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 unsafe behavior or performance is observed.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Provide accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Promote patient, family and co‑worker safety.
• Practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.

Minimum Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Minimum Work Experience

• At least one year of pharmacy experience in a pediatric, specialized, academic or clinical setting.
• Six years required for candidates without a PGY2 residency.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Pharmacist eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia (plus/minus Maryland and Virginia depending on specialty).
• Board Certified Pharmacist (BPS) within 90 days (specialty dependent).
• 1‑year of completing PGY2 residency (specialty dependent).

Location

District of Columbia – Washington, DC. Primary campus: Children's National Hospital (Main Campus).

Employment Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
• Shift: Variable