Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Oncology
Apply NowCompany: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to join our Oncology pharmacy team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Residents are welcome to apply.
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
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
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Experience
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Licenses and Certifications
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172
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MedStar Health is actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I to join our Oncology pharmacy team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Residents are welcome to apply.
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
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
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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
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Licenses and Certifications
- RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in Washington, DC required
- Board certification in area of specialty required. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Resident may have one year to secure board certification.
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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
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This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172
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