Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Emergency Department

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

General Summary of Position

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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

Evaluates therapeutic options and provides clinical guidance to staff, clinical level I and II pharmacists, residents, and residents. Monitors drug therapy and develops patient care plans of assigned patients
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. Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders as needed.
Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy
Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy and dosage changes
Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas
Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians, and the clinical pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, prescriber and other healthcare professionals

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

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