Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Oncology

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

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 required. Recent Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Resident may have one year 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 - $218,171