MedStar Health
Clinical Pharmacist II - Oncology Infusion Center
MedStar Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Clinical Pharmacist II – Oncology Infusion Center
We have an opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our Oncology Infusion Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to large volume parenteral mini-bags, TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above when working in a decentralized setting.
Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality, organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. * In decentralized setting may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection and minimal adverse reaction. Assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiologic functions. Reviews patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests.
Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy and dosage changes.
Minimal Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree or 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 within one year of eligibility required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
Salary Range:
USD $118,331.00 – USD $230,172.00 per year.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to large volume parenteral mini-bags, TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above when working in a decentralized setting.
Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality, organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. * In decentralized setting may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection and minimal adverse reaction. Assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiologic functions. Reviews patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests.
Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy and dosage changes.
Minimal Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree or 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 within one year of eligibility required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
Salary Range:
USD $118,331.00 – USD $230,172.00 per year.
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