Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist – Drug Therapy & Safety Lead

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacist to process medication orders, monitor drug therapies, and provide drug information to healthcare professionals. The role includes supervising technicians and assisting with training of residents and students.

The position emphasizes safe medication handling, adherence to USP guidelines, and collaboration with clinical teams in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a five-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
• Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene on dosing, administration, interactions, side-effects and monitoring issues.
• Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
• Oversee work of Pharmacy Technicians to ensure rapid medication order turnaround time.
• Assist with education, training and supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and Technicians.

Education

Five-year pharmacy program (accredited college of pharmacy)

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacist to process medication orders, monitor drug therapies, and provide drug information to healthcare professionals. The role includes supervising technicians and assisting with training of residents and students.

The position emphasizes safe medication handling, adherence to USP guidelines, and collaboration with clinical teams in a fast-paced hospital setting.