Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Emergency Department Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req42575)

Description

General Summary of Position

We are actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to join our Emergency Department with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC.   This position has an 8 days on/6 days off rotation with the hours of 1130 am - 10:00 pm, including rotating weekends.  Prior Emergency room experience strongly preferred. 

Under limited supervision, provides a higher level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and with the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use outcomes management programs within specialty area; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

• PGY-1 and PGY-2 required, or PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required, or 5-7 years of hospital experience with at least 4 years in a specialized area required

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
• Board certification in area of specialty within required. Current PGY2 Residents would be allowed one year from date of eligibility to secure board certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical or administrative problems.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate methods and task sequences
• PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by performing duties that allow others to provide direct patient care (e.g., performing lab tests).
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Responsible as an individual contributor but may sometimes direct one or two other employees
• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred

This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172