PHARMACIST

The George Washington University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including medication distribution, patient counseling, and drug information. You will supervise supporting staff and may cover the Director of Pharmacy when needed.

This role emphasizes adherence to laws and regulations, Pyxis system utilization, and collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Pharm.D. degree preferred; licensure in good standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle changing priorities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Experience with Pyxis system and related reporting.

Mansioni

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including medication distribution and patient counseling.
• Monitor therapies, provide drug information, and supervise supporting staff.

Conoscenze

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability to changing priorities

Knowledge of pharmacy laws & regs

Drug information expertise

Travel ability

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) preferred

Strumenti

Pyxis system

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 a Best 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, Neurology and 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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