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Arbour SeniorCare

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Arbour SeniorCare, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital)

continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a

Best Regional Hospital . GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.In addition, GW Hospital received “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Stroke.Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.

*GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients.The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.Main tasksClinical PharmacistThe Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist specializing in chemotherapy manages chemotherapy review and compounding with the support of the Oncology physician(s), faculty, and house staff physicians, pharmacists. As required, the Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling, and teaching. The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist processes orders for chemotherapy medications, monitors patients’ drug therapies, and provides drug information. The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist supervises and directs supportive staff. In addition, the Oncology Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care services to include advising physicians on matters pertaining to drug usage and control within assigned hospital locations; participates in the development and delivery of continuing education programs for Pharmacy, Patient Care Services, Medical staff, and students.We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

Education/QualificationDoctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) required.Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice in the District of Columbia.Completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency (or equivalent) (preferred).Completed a specialized clinical residency/fellowship in Oncology (preferred).BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (preferred).Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.Effective interpersonal skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules, and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis Reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotic access, etc.).Ability to use Cerner, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.Some travel, to follow-up with Corporate, Financial, GPO, Compliance, and Pyxis issues.

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