Clinical Pharmacist - Primarily Evenings at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is responsible for collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective medication management and pharmaceutical care. This role requires advanced drug knowledge and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to improving patient outcomes. The position primarily involves evening shifts and includes both clinical responsibilities and educational program participation.
General Summary of Position
We are actively seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. This is a rotating position, but we are ideally looking for a candidate with evening shift interest.
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