Clinical Pharmacist - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Akicita Federal, LLC

The Clinical Pharmacist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides both inpatient and outpatient consultation services, ensuring the optimal use of medications. The role involves reviewing patient medications, counseling patients, providing in-service training to clinical staff, and maintaining compliance with pharmacy security and regulatory standards. The pharmacist also participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and drug utilization reviews, supports inventory control, and helps manage the opioid registry program.

-Provide both inpatient and outpatient consultation services in the pharmacy.

-Deliver monthly lectures to patients and staff, both in person and via Video Telecommunication (VTC).

-Review patient medication profiles during dispensing to monitor and optimize therapy.

-Ensure appropriate use of medications, including dosage, interactions, duplications, and allergy information, intervening with providers as necessary.

-Compound medications as required.

-Provide clinical staff with medication information and therapy guidelines.

-Offer in-service training to staff on new medications and appropriate use.

-Participate in the Sole Provider program and maintain the opioid registry.

-Provide clinical direction to pharmacy technicians and supervise inventory control of pharmaceuticals.

-Maintain records and security of all controlled substances in compliance with regulations.

-Consult with specialists to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.

-Report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) in line with Joint Commission (JC) standards.

-Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) and monitor pain medications in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

-Participate in patient medication monitoring programs and risk management meetings.

-Assist in identifying educational needs for staff and develop appropriate strategies.

-Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases.

-Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and maintain confidentiality.

-Provide in-scope administrative duties, including record-keeping and participation in performance improvement activities.

-Attend training or meetings outside standard duty hours as needed.

-Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

-Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited institution.

-Completed a Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

-Valid, unrestricted pharmacy license from any U.S. state or territory, with a preference for a Maryland state license.

-Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

-At least one year of experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

-Minimum of one year of experience as a practicing pharmacist.

-Experience teaching residents, patients, or healthcare students within the last three years.

-Strong communication and customer service skills.

-Knowledge of equipment and supplies relevant to pharmacy operations.

-Ability to supervise pharmacy staff and manage inventory.

-Expertise in medication therapy management, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

-Provide instruction at the National Capital Region Pain Initiative's (NCRPI) Annual Pain Care Skills Training, which may occur outside the National Capital Region.

-Participate in clinical staff performance improvement and risk management functions, and operate MHS GENESIS or similar automated systems.

-Maintain flexibility for occasional meetings or training events outside regular hours.

This role is essential to ensuring the safe and effective use of medications at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center while supporting the ongoing education and development of clinical staff.