Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to join our Oncology pharmacy team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Residents are welcome to apply.

Under limited supervision, provides a higher level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and with the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use outcomes management programs within specialty area; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

PGY-1 and PGY-2 required or
PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required or
5-7 years of hospital experience with at least 4 years in a specialized area required

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
Board certification in area of specialty required. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Resident may have one year to secure board certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical or administrative problems.
INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate methods and task sequences
PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by performing duties that allow others to provide direct patient care (e.g., performing lab tests).
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Responsible as an individual contributor but may sometimes direct one or two other employees
Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred

This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172