Pharmacist - PRN - DC - Outpatient​/Community Pharmacy

General Summary of Position

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Outpatient / Community Pharmacist to join our Med Star Pharmacy team in the DC area on a PRN basis, to cover available weekday shifts from 11am - 7:30pm and Saturdays from 8am - 4pm. DC Pharmacist license required, dual‑licensed candidates in both DC and MD are preferred.

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects, pre‑authorizations, etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions, ensuring accurate input, labeling, and dispensing; and, provides counseling and drug information to patients and physicians. Med Star Pharmacy is committed to providing world‑class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point.

All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

• Acts as the pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager: directing workflow patterns, ensuring daily responsibilities are carried out by assigned staff, resolving issues requiring management intervention, and performing routine oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Performs final check on all completed prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of input, labeling, and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary; maintains refill and narcotic logs, and prescription files.
• Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interactions, and contraindications; handles DURs, rejects, pre‑authorizations, etc.; communicates with third party payors to troubleshoot issues relating to coverage, reimbursement, etc.
• Provides clinical information and guidance to physicians and allied health professionals as appropriate to provide safe, prompt, and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions; calls physicians and follows up on refill requests; notifies physicians of Rx's requiring pre‑authorizations and discusses alternatives as appropriate.
• Provides patient counseling as appropriate on a patient‑by‑patient basis.

• Licensed as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia (DC) required

• 1-2 years Pharmacy experience, preferably in retail required

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current DC Pharmacist license, including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that district. Required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340