Clinical Pharmacist II
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Cabin John
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position We have an
opportunity available for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist II to
join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington,
DC. Collaborates and consults with physicians nurses and other
healthcare professionals to ensure safe efficacious and
cost-effective prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring
of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing
the pharmacist must have current specialized drug knowledge and
demonstrate judgment communication skills self-direction and
motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes
beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I
position. Participate in educational programs as necessary to
provide basic and advanced services of the Pharmacy Department.
Additionally perform in the Clinical Pharmacist I role with its
accountabilities and job activities pertaining to drug distribution
supervision and non- dispensing functions. 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. 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 functional
supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work
quality organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and
productivity and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures
departmental standards and time frames are met. 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. Monitors
drug therapy of assigned patients and takes appropriate action to
ensure optimum patient drug therapy drug selection and minimal
adverse reaction. Assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the
therapeutic intent and the patient's physiologic functions. Reviews
patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the
prescription. 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. Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative
drug information requests. 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. Minimal Qualifications Education Doctoral degree or
an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of
Pharmacy required Experience PGY-1 or 3 years of direct patient
care experience in a hospital setting required Licenses and
Certifications PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in Washington, DC
required Board certification within one year of eligibility
required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Verbal and written
communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This
position has a hiring range of : USD $118,331.00 - USD $230,172.00
/Yr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Washington DC , Clinical Pharmacist II, Healthcare , Cabin John, DC
