Clinical Pharmacist I

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time
Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.
Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with
established operational procedures, professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws.
Education
  • Doctoral degree PharmD from an accredited college of Pharmacy required or
  • an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of
    Pharmacy required
Experience
  • 1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required or
  • PGY-1 preferred
Licenses and Certifications
  • RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire required and
  • Board certification Upon Hire preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human,
    technical, clinical or administrative problems
  • INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain
    cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions.
  • INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions
    but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate
    methods and task sequences
  • Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
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.Assesses feasibility, compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative
products when appropriatePrepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including, but not limited to: large volume parenteral, mini-bags,
TPN solutions, and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugsIndependently responds to non-evaluative drug information requestsMonitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection, and minimal adverse
drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure
appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug
therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above, when working in a decentralized setting Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances, assuring legal
requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations.
Verifies technicians' accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications. Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting, may instruct patients/families on
the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects 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. Participates in departmental and hospital education programs such as journal club grand rounds professional
organizations and other education programs 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 appropriateParticipates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
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