Clinical Pharmacist at Children’s National Hospital

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Processing, Drug Intervention, Drug Education, Drug Therapy Monitoring, Drug Information, Research Medication Orders, Medication Handling, Compounding, Quality Assurance, Supervision, Training, Safety, Teamwork, Communication, Problem-solving, Cost Management

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

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 . Minimum Education Completion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year 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. Must maintain proficiencies in medication handling (including hazardous medications), compounding sterile/non-sterile preparation(s) 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 turn-around 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 takes 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 in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows 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 Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 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 takes 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 in order to self-check behavior and performance

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist performs medication order processing and provides drug information while applying knowledge of drug and medical therapy. They also oversee the work of Pharmacy Technicians and assist in the education and training of Pharmacy Residents and Students.