Children's National Hospital
Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed)
Children's National Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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Performs medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures and guidelines and provides drug information while applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medical therapy.
Qualifications
Completion of a five‑year pharmacy program at an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)
1 year of pharmacy experience. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Medication Processing
Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
Drug Intervention and Education
Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, drug administration, drug interactions, side‑effects and monitoring issues; complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse drug reaction reports as assigned.
Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
Interpret research medication orders, ensure accurate preparation of investigational drugs and maintain complete and accurate records.
Maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non‑sterile preparations and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP
,
and
guidelines.
Supervision/Training
Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians by directing and assisting as necessary to ensure rapid medication order turnaround time.
Assist with the education, training and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and Technicians.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington 20010
Shift:
Variable
Work Schedule:
VAR
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Other
Job function
Health Care Provider and Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Retail Pharmacies, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Performs medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures and guidelines and provides drug information while applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medical therapy.
Qualifications
Completion of a five‑year pharmacy program at an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)
1 year of pharmacy experience. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Medication Processing
Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
Drug Intervention and Education
Perform drug therapy monitoring and intervene as necessary on drug dosing, drug administration, drug interactions, side‑effects and monitoring issues; complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse drug reaction reports as assigned.
Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
Interpret research medication orders, ensure accurate preparation of investigational drugs and maintain complete and accurate records.
Maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non‑sterile preparations and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP
,
and
guidelines.
Supervision/Training
Oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians by directing and assisting as necessary to ensure rapid medication order turnaround time.
Assist with the education, training and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students and Technicians.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington 20010
Shift:
Variable
Work Schedule:
VAR
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Other
Job function
Health Care Provider and Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Retail Pharmacies, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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