Clinical Pharmacist

Children's National Hospital provided pay range

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• Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
• Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene 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 proficiency 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.
• Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians to ensure rapid medication order turn‑around time; assist with the education, training and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and technicians.
• Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior; continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; stop in the face of uncertainty until resolved; 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.
• Anticipate and respond to customer needs, following up until needs are met; demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; be receptive to others’ ideas and opinions; 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.

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

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia‑Washington

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010

Position Status: R (Regular) – FT – Full‑Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: VAR

Associate

Full‑time

Health Care Provider and Other

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care;
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing;
Retail Pharmacies