Clinical Pharmacist II - Oncology at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist II in Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital specializes in providing pharmaceutical care by collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication management. This role requires a doctoral degree in Pharmacy, along with significant experience in patient care within a hospital setting. The pharmacist will also participate in educational initiatives, enhance patient outcomes, and perform role-specific duties as outlined for clinical pharmacy professionals.
General Summary of Position
We are actively recruiting for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our Oncology team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. This position is day/evening shift with rotating weekends. Collaborates and consults with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficacious and cost-effective prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing, the pharmacist must have current, specialized drug knowledge and demonstrate judgment, communication skills, self-direction and motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position. Participate in educational programs, as necessary, to provide basic and advanced services of the Pharmacy Department. Additionally, perform in the Clinical Pharmacist I role with its accountabilities and job activities pertaining to drug distribution, supervision and non- dispensing functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Doctoral degree or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
Experience
- PGY-1 or 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required
Licenses and Certifications
- PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
- Board certification required within 1 year of eligibility
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172