Clinical Pharmacist I - Oncology (Primarily evening shift) at MEDSTAR HEALTH summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist I - Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care primarily during evening shifts. This role requires evaluating physician orders, dispensing medications, and ensuring compliance with regulations under supervision. Candidates should possess a PharmD degree and have 1-2 years of hospital experience, with oncology experience preferred.
General Summary of Position
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is actively recruiting for a patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist I to join our oncology pharmacy team in Washington, DC. Prior oncology experience is preferred. This position will primarily be evening shift but there will be some rotating shifts (days, evenings and weekends).
Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures, professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Doctoral degree PharmD from an accredited college of Pharmacy or equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
Experience
- 1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required
- PGY-1 preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure in Washington, DC required
- Board certification preferred
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
- Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $100,588 -
$190,340
Keywords:
clinical pharmacist, oncology pharmacist, pharmaceutical care, patient care, PharmD, hospital pharmacy, evening shift, pharmacist licensure, drug dispensing, healthcare
