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Children's National Medical Center

Clinical Pharmacist

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


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.QualificationsMinimum EducationCompletion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required)Minimum Work Experience1 year Pharmacy experience (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesMedication ProcessingInterpret 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 preparation(s) 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.Safety

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