Staff Pharmacist - PRN

ROLE SUMMARY

Howard University Hospital is seeking a licensed Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team on a per diem basis. In this role you will provide direct pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages — reviewing and interpreting medication orders, evaluating drug therapy against age, organ function and underlying disease, and serving as a drug information resource for clinicians across the Hospital. Per diem scheduling gives you the flexibility to supplement your practice while contributing to a Level 1 Trauma Center that has served the District of Columbia for more than 150 years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages in an effective and efficient manner, collaborating with a wide range of Hospital personnel.
• Assume legal responsibility for the proper interpretation and timely processing of medication orders, maintain an accurate medication profile for each patient, and check all medications prepared for dispensing.
• Evaluate medication orders as they relate to age, organ function and underlying disease to ensure appropriate drug therapy, and intervene with physicians to correct or clarify ambiguous or erroneous orders.
• Serve as a drug information resource for the Hospital — medication availability, therapeutic alternatives, special precautions, IV compatibility and contraindications.
• Participate in monitoring and forecasting pharmaceutical inventory levels to support efficient, economical pharmacy operations.
• Document adverse drug events and medication errors in Safety Intelligence as they occur and help determine corrective action plans to educate staff.
• Recommend alternatives for non-formulary drug requests and, when necessary, coordinate procurement of non-formulary drugs with the Director of Pharmacy.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging and storage of all pharmaceutical products dispensed; maintain and monitor prepackaged medications and supplies, including regular inspection of assigned areas for proper labeling, storage, dating and stocking.
• Support the Director and Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services with patient care, education and training, research, and community service activities.
• Uphold the Health Sciences Compliance Program, the Howard University Code of Ethics, HIPAA privacy requirements and federal healthcare program requirements, and maintain the confidentiality of patients, families and staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of pharmacy. A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution is also accepted.
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency.
• Registration as a Pharmacist in the District of Columbia, or eligibility for reciprocity from another jurisdiction.
• Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical practice and industry best practices, including handling, storage and special preparation techniques for pharmaceuticals.
• High attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to carefully check pediatric and neonatal orders and prepared doses.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively within a team, and to adapt to changing daily assignments and frequent interruptions.
• Computer literacy, with the ability to master the software required for prescription verification.
• Availability to work variable per diem shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, which include standing for the majority of the shift and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 35 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience practicing as a pharmacist.
• Acute care or hospital inpatient pharmacy experience.

ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen’s Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black College and University. As a Level 1 Trauma Center serving the District of Columbia, HUH has provided more than 150 years of compassionate, high-quality care to the community while training generations of health professionals.

WHAT WE OFFER

This per diem opportunity is built for pharmacists who want premium pay and control over their schedule:

• A premium fixed hourly rate in place of benefits enrollment.
• Paid sick and safe leave accrual under District of Columbia law.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling that can supplement another position, a residency-to-practice transition, or a phased retirement.
• Broad clinical exposure across an academic Level 1 Trauma Center, with patients of all ages from neonatal through geriatric.
• Collegial practice alongside physicians, nurses and pharmacy colleagues in a teaching-hospital environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven institution that has served Washington, DC for more than 150 years.

This is a non-benefited per diem position. Per diem employees do accrue paid leave as provided under the District of Columbia Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act.

POSITION DETAILS

Department Inpatient Pharmacy (Pharmacy Services Division) Reports To Director, Pharmacy Employment Type Per Diem Schedule Per diem, variable; availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed

PAY

This position pays a fixed rate of $75.00 per hour. No shift, weekend or holiday differentials apply. Pay is for hours actually worked; per diem employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of hours or shifts.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Culture of Care Statement: In an effort to improve patient safety, Howard University Hospital (HUH) supports a Just Culture. This atmosphere of accountability promotes the identification of human error (mistake), at-risk behavior (behavioral choice that increases risk) and reckless behavior (disregard for risk). The goal is to maintain a culture for learning, safe systems and well managed behavioral choices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process may contact [email protected].

Pay Transparency: The hourly rate stated above reflects the fixed per diem rate for this position. Actual earnings depend on the number of hours worked.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The organization reserves the right to alter working hours, based on needs.