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MEDSTAR HEALTH

Pharmacist in Charge - Outpatient / Retail Job at MEDSTAR HEALTH in Washington

MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington, DC, USA, 20007

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Pharmacist in Charge - Outpatient / Retail at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:

The Pharmacist in Charge oversees the outpatient retail pharmacy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This role includes evaluating prescriptions for appropriateness, managing pharmacy operations, and providing patient counseling and drug information. With a responsibility for compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations, the individual also supervises the pharmacy staff and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to improve operational efficiency.

General Summary of Position

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Pharmacist in Charge to help lead our outpatient / retail pharmacy on the campus of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Responsible for evaluating 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. Assumes full legal responsibility for the operation of the relevant pharmacy, including meeting all inspections and other requirements of the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacy operations. Provides day to day supervision of pharmacy operations, including assisting the operations managers with the performance management of the staff and problem resolution. Works in coordination with other managers and directors to achieve company-wide resource efficiencies and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D.) required

Experience

  • 5-7 years Pharmacy experience in a retail setting required

Licenses and Certifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service skills, and basic computer skills required.
  • Must be highly productive; organized; and comfortable engaging with patients, family members, and healthcare providers.
  • Adept at building trust and relationships.


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

 


Keywords:

pharmacist, outpatient pharmacy, retail pharmacy, drug safety, patient counseling, medication management, pharmacy operations, healthcare provider, drug information, customer service