Pharmacist - Part-Time - Outpatient/Retail

MedStar Pharmacies, Inc. has a rare part-time position (approximately 24 hours per week) available in our outpatient/retail pharmacy on the campus of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Must be able to work two weekday shifts of 8 am - 6 pm per week, and 8 am - 4:30 pm weekend rotations.

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects, pre-authorizations, etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions, ensuring accurate input, labeling, and dispensing; and, provides counseling and drug information to patients and physicians. MedStar Pharmacy is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

• Licensed as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia (DC) required

• 1-2 years Pharmacy experience, preferably in retail required

• Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) license from American Red Cross or America Heart Association (AHA). required
• Current DC Pharmacist license, including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that state or district. required and

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Provides clinical information and guidance to physicians and allied health professionals as appropriate to provide safe, prompt, and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions; calls physicians and follows up on refill requests; notifies physicians of Rx's requiring pre-authorizations and discusses alternatives as appropriate.
• Performs final check on all completed prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of input, labeling, and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary; maintains refill and narcotic logs, and prescription files.
• Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interactions, and contraindications; handles DURs, rejects, preauthorizations, etc.; communicates with third party payors to troubleshoot issues relating to coverage, reimbursement, etc.
• Provides patient counseling as appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis.
• Acts as the pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager: directing workflow patterns, ensuring daily responsibilities are carried out by assigned staff, resolving issues requiring management intervention, and performing routine oversight of pharmacy operations.