Clinical Pharmacist - PRN (As Needed)- Evergreen

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacist - PRN (As Needed) - Evergreen (250002I9) Overview Clinical Pharmacist - PRN (As Needed) - Evergreen - (250002I9) Description: Performs 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. Responsibilities Medication Processing: Interpret medication orders, profile orders and oversee the packaging, labeling and distribution of medications. Drug Intervention and Education: Perform 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. Proficiencies: 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 795, 797 and 800 guidelines. Supervision/Training: Oversee 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: Speak 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. Organizational Accountabilities: Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions. 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. Qualifications Completion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. (Required) Minimum Work Experience : 1 year Pharmacy experience (Required) Work Details Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Allied Health Organization : Shift : Variable Work Schedule : variable Policy Statements Job Posting : Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note : It is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances, or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's National Medical Center