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Job Ref:

3182991534

Employer:

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MedStar Health Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

Virginia City:

Annandale Zip Code:

22003

Post Date:

09/24/2026 About this

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MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to work during overnight with a 7 on/7 off schedule. General Summary of Position 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. 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. Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature attending related seminars and conferences and completing continuing education credits as required by the department. Participates in departmental and hospital education programs such as journal club grand rounds professional organizations and other education programs. Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal Qualifications Education Doctoral degree from an accredited college of pharmacy required 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 the state of practice required Board certification preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.