PHARMACIST

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Staff Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care, counsel patients and supervise staff. This role supports drug distribution, therapy monitoring and education within a dynamic hospital setting.

We value effective communication, adherence to pharmacy laws, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. Some travel may be required to coordinate with Corporate, Financial, GPO and Pyxis issues.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Pharm.D. Degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Experience with Pyxis dispensing systems.

Mansioni

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through drug distribution, counseling and teaching.
• Fill medication orders and monitor patient therapies.
• Supervise supportive staff; may assume Director of Pharmacy duties when needed.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Pharmacy regulations

Pyxis System

Pyxis Reports

Travel required

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm.D. preferred

Strumenti

Pyxis System

Pyxis Reports

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as aBest Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurologyand Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.” Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Main tasks include:

Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Staff Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patients drug therapies and provide drug information. Staff pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) preferred

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.

Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis Reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotic access, etc.)

Some travel, to follow-up with Corporate, Financial, GPO, Compliance and Pyxis issues.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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