CLINICAL PHARMACIST - ED

Universal Health Services
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
900 23rd Street Northwest (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025
Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience. In addition, GW Hospital receiving "High Performing" designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line. "At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care." Children's National Hospital, GW Hospital's NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report* recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research Clinical Pharmacist - ED The ED Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe and effective medication use by reviewing orders, preparing medications, advising on drug interactions, and participating in patient care decisions, especially during emergencies. Key responsibilities of an ED pharmacist include: Medication Order Review: Reviewing physician orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential interactions, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy. Medication Preparation: Preparing medications for immediate use, ensuring proper dosage and administration routes, especially during emergencies. Patient Safety: Identifying and preventing medication errors, adverse drug events, and ensuring appropriate medication use in the high-risk ED environment. Collaboration: Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care, particularly during resuscitation and critical situations. Medication Reconciliation: Taking medication histories and reconciling medications upon admission and discharge to ensure continuity of care. Education: Providing education to medical and nursing staff on medication-related topics and best practices. Quality Improvement: Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication safety and optimize drug use within the ED. Emergency Response: Responding to medical emergencies, assisting with resuscitation efforts, and ensuring timely access to necessary medications. Discharge Counseling: Providing medication counseling to patients upon discharge, ensuring they understand their medications and how to take them safely. Benefit Highlights * Challenging and rewarding work environment * Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans * 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan * SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program * Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! * More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Pharmacy 2 - 3 years of relevant experience Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) preferred PGY1 and PGY2 Residency in ED Preferred BCPS Skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy. Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis Reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotic access, etc.) Some travel, to follow-up with Corporate, Financial, GPO, Compliance and Pyxis issues. EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. 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