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Children's National Medical Center

Clinical Pharmacist

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Description - Clinical Pharmacist (240001WJ)DescriptionPerforms 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.QualificationsCompletion of a five-year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year Pharmacy experience (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesMedication Processing : Interpret medication orders, profile orders, and oversee the packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications.Drug Intervention and EducationPerform 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 preparations, and completing quality assurance checks per standard operating procedures and policies in compliance with USP

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guidelines.Supervision/TrainingOversee 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.SafetySpeak 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 AccountabilitiesAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Be receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute 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.SafetySpeak 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.

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