Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Oncology
Washington, DC 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is hiring for an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our patient-focused team in Washington, DC as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Current Oncology PGY2 Residents are encouraged to apply!

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to hematology and oncology inpatients. They will work alongside the multi-disciplinary oncology care team to educate, monitor, and support patients throughout their care. The clinical specialist will also help develop and review evidence-based guidelines and order sets to ensure standardized, safe and effective treatment regimens. The pharmacist will also as a resource to the ambulatory infusion center to provide guidance on treatment regimens and quality improvement initiatives.


Minimum Qualifications
Education

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and residency, or Doctoral degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and residency required

Experience

  • 5-7 years of hospital experience (with at least 4 years in a specialized area) required, or completion of PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residency required, or completion of a PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required

Licenses and Certifications

  • PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the District of Columbia required
  • Board certification in area of specialty required
  • Recent PGY-2 candidates will be allowed a 1 year grace period to obtain certification.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.


About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 7 years
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