Clinical Pharmacist

Children’s National Hospital • Lanham, MD

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About The Position

The position involves performing medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures, and guidelines while providing drug information. The role requires a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medical therapy.

Requirements

• Completion of a five-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 1 year of Pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders, profile orders, and oversee the packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications.
• 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 <795>, <797>, and <800> guidelines.
• Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians by directing and assisting as necessary 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 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 in order to self-check behavior and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree