Clinical Pharmacist Specialist I
1 month ago
General Summary of Position
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist I to join their patient-focused team in Washington, DC.
Under limited supervision, provides a higher level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and with the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use outcomes management programs within specialty area; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluates therapeutic options and provides clinical guidance to staff, clinical level I and II pharmacists, residents, and residents. Monitors drug therapy and develops patient care plans of assigned patients.
- Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication. Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders as needed.
- Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality, organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity, and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
- Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
- Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests.
- Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy and dosage changes.
- Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas.
- Participates in the development of drug and disease state-based clinical practice guidelines that also influence clinical practice. This responsibility includes providing biomedical literature evaluations to various other committees as needed. These evaluations often require detailed analysis and evaluation of multiple references, as well as the biomedical literature.
- Writes, reviews, and presents high-quality, evidence-based documents such as newsletters, SBARs, therapeutic interchanges, drug monographs, class reviews, and drug shortage mitigation strategies among others, ensuring time-sensitive completion and accuracy of clinical content.
- Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents on clinical rotation.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
- Coordinates, supports, and participates in research, research protocol review, and research development, and publishes articles and presents at local and national meetings.
- Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians, and the clinical pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, prescriber and other healthcare professionals.
- Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
- Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature, attending related seminars and conferences, and completing continuing education credits as required by the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of Pharmacy required or
- Equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
Experience
- 5-7 years of hospital experience (with at least 4 years in a specialized area) required or
- Completion of PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residency required or
- Completion of a PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required
Licenses and Certifications
- PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the District of Columbia required
- Board certification in area of specialty within 1 Year required
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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