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Award-winning Sibley Memorial Hospital is widely respected as a premier, 328-bed, non-profit community hospital located in a lovely residential neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC.

Department: Pharmacy Department Schedule: PRN Shift: Days/Evenings and rotating weekends Hours: 8 Job Details: Clinical Staff Pharmacists evaluate and fill medication orders for inpatients, outpatients, and employees, maintaining computerized medication profiles/prescription files. Clinical Staff Pharmacists may be required to provide services in the centralized or decentralized model, communicating and consulting with physicians and other healthcare personnel as required. They are responsible to monitor patient drug therapies for safety and appropriateness and provide drug information. Clinical Staff Pharmacists supervise and direct the support personnel, coordinating department activities to ensure the accurate, timely and cost-effective delivery of quality pharmacy services in a convenient manner. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a Clinical Staff Pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor of Science in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy. A minimum of 1-2 years experience in hospital pharmacy practice or completion of a pharmacy practice residency in the hospital setting is preferred.Current District of Columbia pharmacist license or proof of eligibility for licensure by reciprocity or exam.

Responsible for clinical and distributive activities in the assigned area of practice. Works closely with the medical staff, nursing staff and pharmacy staff to develop and maintain services that utilize the pharmacists´ drug knowledge vase to improve patient care, reduce cost, reduce medication errors, and improve efficiencies. Doctor of Pharmacy with ASHP accredited residency. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the District of Columbia is required.

Pediatric Investigational Drug Pharmacist

Responsible for coordinating the use of investigation drugs that are handled and dispensed from the pharmacy. Works in pharmacy operation for portion of time and has assigned office days to complete other tasks related to investigational drugs. Completion of five year pharmacy program in a accredited college of pharmacy. licensure or eligibility for licensure in the District of Columbia is required. One year of pharmacy experience in a pediatric, specialized or academic or clinical setting. Completion of a pharmacy residency program/advanced degree and/or significant work experience in a pharmacy.

Performs medication order processing responsibilities within established policies, procedures and guidelines and provides drug information while applying a thorough understanding and knowledge of drug and medial therapy. Completion of a five year pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy. Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience.

The name you know. The doctors you trust. Georgetown University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for interpretation of physicians orders, review of patient therapy, dispensing of appropriate ordered medications and performs all operational duties necessary within the inpatient and satellite services. Interprets medication order for appropriateness of therapy, drug, route, frequency and duration. Consults with prescriber when clarification is required. Required Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalent Certification approved by NABP. Current D.C. license as a Pharmacist or eligible for license by examination or reciprocity. Current D.C. license as a Pharmacist or eligible for license by examination or reciprocity. Required Experience: At least one year as a Pharmacist in a hospital setting preferred. Good communication skills; ability to provide direction to others; ability to work under stress. Ability to perform computerized procedures. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups; geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonate. Must demonstrate knowledge in the relationship of age and the proper selection of drugs and drug pharmacokinetics in various age groups. Annual performance appraisals will measure the level of knowledge and skills maintained through the use of criteria based job standards. Employees must maintain a satisfactory level of knowledge and skills to continue employment.

Position Summary: Performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: HS graduate or the equivalent GED. Some college preferred. Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred. Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred.Required Experience: Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to utilize computer equipment, prepackaging machines, needles/syringes, and medication carts. Needs basic mathematical skills and a working knowledge of the metric system.

The name you know. The doctors you trust. Georgetown University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Position Summary: Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of available resources by coordinating patients pharmaceutical needs with the prescribers and nurses. Manages distribution or dispensing of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy medications in a safe and efficient manner according to department policy. The major job responsibilities of this position are: leadership, drug distribution, clinical intervention, teaching, training and continuing education. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown´s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards. Required Education/Training: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or Pharm. D. degree. Current D.C. license as a Pharmacist.Required Experience: 2 4 years in a hospital pharmacy department with at least 1 year oncology pharmacy services experience in a comprehensive, contemporary pharmaceutical care setting. Knowledge of the theory and practice of oncology pharmacy service, good written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate and maintain knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care for oncology patients in the following age groups: geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonate. Must demonstrate knowledge in understanding of changes in physiology in various age groups, understanding of drug pharmacokinetics and toxicities in various age groups, and understanding of proper selection of drugs.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIFIC TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES. All Contractors shall meet the qualifications for that specialty and perform essentially the same functions, within the scope of services acceptable for their technical professional discipline and standard, as those required by Army or government service technical professionals of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. Contractor practices/productivity will be compared to that of other Contractors assigned to the same medical center.a. Shall be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association and demonstrate ability to initiate CPR in event of respirator or cardiopulmonary arrest. Certifications must be maintained in current status throughout contract period at no additional cost to the Government. b. Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.c. Shall be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members.d. Shall be sufficiently skilled to teach patients proper self-care and to motivate patients and family members to continue the procedures for promoting rapid healing.e. Shall be knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients. The contractor shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served: Infants, Children, Adolescent, Adults, and Geriatric (>65).f. The Government reserves the right to test contract personnel prior to performing services and / or at any time during the contract period to ensure that they possess the necessary and required skills. Any Contractor personnel found to be unacceptable in administering skills required by the contract shall be immediately released from duty by the on-duty supervisor or COR. The COR or on-duty supervisor will immediately notify the Contracting Officer.g. Contractor shall use initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently without specific instructions, but refers problems or unusual situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for help. Work shall be reviewed through periodic discussions to ascertain that procedures are being followed in a manner that ensures quality patient care.1.2.5.1. SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM BUT NOT LIMITED TO:a. Performs inpatient pharmacy services and the preparation of the limited range of sterile products and intravenous admixtures for the medical facility.b. Reviews physician sterile product order, patient medication profiles and records to prevent or counteract adverse drug reactions or interactions and determines effectiveness of the drug regime.c. Verifies that the prescribed medication is within safe dosage range, that components and additives needed are correctly identified, that quantities are accurately computed and measured and that the compounding is performed as specified.d. Insures correct labeling, handling and storage of all pharmaceutical products.e. Supervises preparation and issuance of unit-dose trays and carts. Review physician unit dose orders, patient medication profiles and records to ensure appropriateness and safety of medication order. Verifies correctness of medication, quantity, etc, and that instructions for storage and administration are understood and complied with.f. Insures that the equipment is properly setup and operated.g. Advises physician of findings and recommendations and provides technical supervision to other professional and nonprofessional staff assigned to this function.h. Performs outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided in the medical treatment facility (MTF) to include controlled investigational, highly potent and other drugs requiring special handling.i. Reviews the prescription, patient medication profile and patient record to determine appropriateness, safety and completeness of medication, authenticity of prescriber, possible drug interactions, history or likelihood of adverse reaction and any special aspects or considerations in dispensing the prescribed pharmaceutical. j. Compounds or oversees the compounding of drugs as prescribed, either individually or in bulk. Determines formulation to be used, dosage forms, quantities concentrations, number of doses, etc.k. Insures correct labeling, handling storage and dispensing. Reviews prescriptions set up by pharmacy technicians/pharmacists from volume or prepackaged stores. Insure proper item, quantity and labeling before authorizing release.

The name you know. The doctors you trust. Georgetown University Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Position Summary: Responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of research pharmaceutical services at GUH. Coordinates all aspects of pharmaceutical needs for patients participating in investigational protocols and receiving chemotherapeutic and non-chemotherapeutic agents including but not limited to: implementation and distribution of medication order and investigational drugs, devices, and biologics order; provide assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy; review patient medication profiles for drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergy interactions and appropriate regimens; coordinate patients pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetowns philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.Required Education/Training: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. degree, Masters or Pharm. D. degree. Current DC license as a Pharmacist or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity.Required Experience: Minimum of two to four years as a research/investigational drug services pharmacist. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of research pharmacy service, good written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate and maintain knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care for patients participating in research protocols that involve the use of drugs, biologics, and devices in the following age groups: geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonate. Must demonstrate knowledge in understanding of changes in physiology in various age groups, understanding of drug pharmacokinetics and toxicities in various age groups, and understanding of proper selection of drugs.