Clinical Pharmacist; PRN

Position: Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed)

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Performs medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures and guidelines and provides drug information while applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medical therapy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a five‑year pharmacy program at an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)
• 1 year of pharmacy experience. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Medication Processing

• Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.

Drug Intervention and Education

• Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, drug administration, drug interactions, side‑effects and monitoring issues; complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse drug reaction reports as assigned.
• Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
• Interpret research medication orders, ensure accurate preparation of investigational drugs and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non‑sterile preparations and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP , and guidelines.

Supervision/Training

• Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians by directing and assisting as necessary to ensure rapid medication order turnaround time.
• Assist with the education, training and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and Technicians.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.

Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations:

• CN Hospital (Main Campus)
• 111 Michigan Avenue NW
• Washington 20010

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: VAR

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider and Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Retail Pharmacies, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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