Clinical Pharmacist Nights - 7 on 7 off - Critical Care

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position

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MedStar Health has an opportunity available for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our Critical Care team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This is a 7 on 7 off Night shift position with rotating 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.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
Assesses feasibility, compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including, but not limited to: large volume parenteral, mini-bags, TPN solutions, and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.
Monitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection, and minimal adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.
Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above, when working in a decentralized setting.
Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances, assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians' accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications.
Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting, may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Doctoral degree 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
Completion of PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred

Licenses and Certifications

PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
Board certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340

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