MedStar Health · 1 day ago
Clinical Pharmacist I - Research
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMedStar Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist I to support clinical research by managing investigational medications used in clinical trials. The role involves collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with study protocols and providing support for oncology services.
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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
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required
RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure in Washington, DC required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and apply complex study protocols
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary research environment
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
Verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
PGY-1 preferred
Experience in clinical research, investigational drug services, or clinical trials and familiarity with investigational drug management systems is strongly preferred
Experience working with research teams, sponsors, or study coordinators strongly preferred
Board certification preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Company
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2023-06-21Grant
2022-09-27Grant· $2M
2020-07-03Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
David Mayer
Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Quality and Safety CEO Patient Safety Mo
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