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A fast-growing, enterprise organization with a complex, multi-location workforce is seeking a hands-on Workday HRIS professional to support and optimize its full HCM environment. This is a highly visible individual-contributor role responsible for the day-to-day stability, configuration, and evolution of Workday across the business.

This position sits at the center of HR operations, payroll, benefits, and reporting, and partners closely with HR leadership and technical teams to ensure Workday runs accurately, securely, and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Own the ongoing configuration and maintenance of Workday HCM across all major modules, including time, absence, benefits, payroll, compensation, and recruiting
• Maintain and troubleshoot business process frameworks, condition rules, security roles, and data flows
• Monitor and resolve issues across Workday integrations and vendor feeds
• Support release cycles, including regression testing, UAT, and post-deployment validation
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and audit readiness across the HR system
• Build and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR and leadership
• Serve as the first point of escalation for system issues, enhancements, and end-user questions
• Partner with stakeholders to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and enhance the user experience

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of HRIS experience in an enterprise environment
• Hands-on Workday experience with configuration responsibility
• Exposure to multiple Workday HCM modules (time, absence, benefits, payroll, compensation, recruiting)
• Strong understanding of business process frameworks, security, reporting, and data governance
• Experience supporting system upgrades, testing cycles, and production troubleshooting
• Comfort working with integrations, file feeds, and third-party vendors
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work across technical and HR teams

Why This Role Stands Out

• Broad Workday ownership rather than narrow module support
• Stable, well-resourced enterprise environment
• High-impact role supporting critical HR, payroll, and benefits operations
• Long-term growth path for a senior HRIS professional who wants depth and influence

General Summary of Position

Serves as a member of the Case Management Team and applies RN clinical expertise and medical appropriateness to care coordination and discharge planning. Facilitates the delivery of quality cost effective patient-centered care from pre-admission through post-discharge timeframe. Ensures the care is designed to meet individualized patient outcomes. Monitors the care and services delivered to selected patient populations during the acute hospital stay promotes effective case management and utilization of resources and works to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes for the acute and post-hospital phases of care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to develop and coordinate the plan of care.
• Communicates with patient family and/or significant other health care team external case manager community resources and facility to address appropriate issues and patient/family goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop a plan of care that addresses needs across the continuum; have an intervention for problems identified; develop long- and short-term goals with specific time frames for resolution; identify specific services to be provided in the care plan; include the family/care-giver in the plan of care; and show life planning contingencies such as power of attorney and/or advance directives.
• Evaluates and documents the patient's response to the plan of care and achievement of outcomes. Makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care as indicated. Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding documentation and confidentiality of information.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory agencies' requirements necessary criteria for admission to various care settings and Medicare's/Medicaid's reimbursement methods for different levels of care.
• Manages a caseload of patients. Identifies essential resources needed to implement the plan of care.
• Manages own professional growth in the area of managed care care management other health care financial trends clinical practice and research.
• Manages patient care according to multidisciplinary plan of care and/or managed care contracts by directing decision making and identifying and managing barriers that impact on patient care outcomes.
• Participates in Performance and Service Improvement teams. Assists in program evaluation through customer service surveys LOS data analysis charge/discharge data comparison to state averages and best practice/benchmark data.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to identify patient-specific problems and needs related to diagnosis treatment including psychosocial and financial concerns as well as medical.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• 1-2 years case management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia or Maryland depending on work location required
• CCM - Certified Case Manager preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to run and analyze departmental productivity reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

General Summary of Position

MedStar Washington Hospital Center— a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Specialist in Medical Surgical specialty area to join our Division of Nursing. Are you a clinical expert looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized role. 

Position Overview

The Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices.

As a Clinical Specialist you will utilize a professional evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.
• Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.
• Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited to, the D.C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.
• Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities.
• Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.

Why Join Us

• Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in nursing (Required)
• Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)
• Active DC RN License
• 5-7 years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in specialty area(s)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Specialist position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. 

General Summary of Position
Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
• Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.
• Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety.
• Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns including ethical decisions in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.
• Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
• Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.
• Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.
• Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
• Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.
• Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning.
• Supports and contributes to the unit department entity and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred
• If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date.

Experience

• 1-2 years RN experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic math skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Are you an experienced nurse looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? 

MedStar Health Washington Hospital Center is seeking a patient-focused, committed Nurse Navigator to join our Surgical Orthopedic Team!   As part of the Division of Nursing's (DON), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care!

Position Overview

The Nurse Navigator is responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum within the scope of nursing practice. The navigator educates/provides information and supports patients to guide and facilitate understanding of treatment plans. The Nurse Navigator oversees, directs, and provides holistic, culturally competent, and evidence-based nursing care. The Nurse Navigator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert and promotes a professional environment that supports nursing excellence and collaborative shared decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Works with an interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care to develop and manage the plan of care for the patient.  Provides initial and continuing education related to specific disease process, associated treatment modality, and agreed plan of care for patient and family. Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health care team, community resources and other facilities to coordinate the provision of care.  Able to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team through open, frequent, and skilled verbal and written communication.  Must be flexible, demonstrate problem solving skills, proactively prioritize and demonstrates healthy coping mechanisms.

Why Join Us

Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in nursing required bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.  For candidates hired with an associate degree, employment with MedStar Washington Hospital Center is contingent upon enrollment into an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of employment and continuing matriculation in the program to achieve a BSN within 5 years of the program start date. Proof of enrollment to be submitted to Nurse Leader. 

 
Active DC RN License

Three or more years of progressively more responsible job-related nursing in a specialty area (Orthopedics)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Nurse Navigator position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Nurse Clinical Coordinator you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join StoneSprings Hospital Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

StoneSprings Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at StoneSprings Hospital Center!

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
• Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.   
• Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
• Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• full-time day position
• Must have 1 year of charge experience in the ED

StoneSprings Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 2015. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 120+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Loudoun County. Our medical services includes a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health.

At StoneSprings Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Clinical Coordinator opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

General Summary of Position
Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients. Operates x-ray equipment develops film prepare patient's room equipment supplies and medications. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare room equipment medicine and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment.
• Prepare barium preparation and other chemical mixture for x-rays.
• Prepare patient for x-rays explains procedures transfers patient to table position patient and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Follow prescribed techniques in administrating general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment determines proper voltage current and desired exposure time. Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient and adjusts the lead shield and selects proper film.
• Radiographs all incoming patients.
• Observes patient and machine during procedures and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Routinely maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties such as writing reports.
• Assists chief technologist in maintaining radiographic technique charts.
• Transports patients
• Follow infection control guidelines applicable to the section.
• Efficiently takes mobile x-ray unit to patient's room or emergency room.
• Works holidays weekends and takes call as necessary.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree in Radiology required or
• Bachelor's degree in Radiology required

Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland State License required and
• ARRT Registered with ARRT required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Meet hospital guidelines with respect to attendance and punctuality.
• Is ready to work at the start of the shift and returns promptly after breaks or lunch period.
• Provides notification for absence tardiness and vacation requests according to departmental guidelines.
• Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with hospital/departmental dress code.
• Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Demonstrates the ability to take responsibility for professional development. Updates knowledge and skills to maintain competency.
• Radiation Training Competency. Technologist Annual Clinical Competency PACS Application Competency and CR Training competency completed annually.

General Summary of Position
Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients. Operates x-ray equipment develops film prepare patient's room equipment supplies and medications. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare room equipment medicine and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment.
• Prepare barium preparation and other chemical mixture for x-rays.
• Prepare patient for x-rays explains procedures transfers patient to table position patient and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Follow prescribed techniques in administrating general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment determines proper voltage current and desired exposure time. Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient and adjusts the lead shield and selects proper film.
• Radiographs all incoming patients.
• Observes patient and machine during procedures and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Routinely maintains stock supplies and performs general office duties such as writing reports.
• Assists chief technologist in maintaining radiographic technique charts.
• Transports patients
• Follow infection control guidelines applicable to the section.
• Efficiently takes mobile x-ray unit to patient's room or emergency room.
• Works holidays weekends and takes call as necessary.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree in Radiology required or
• Bachelor's degree in Radiology required

Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland State License required and
• ARRT Registered with ARRT required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent customer service while interacting with patients guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Meet hospital guidelines with respect to attendance and punctuality.
• Is ready to work at the start of the shift and returns promptly after breaks or lunch period.
• Provides notification for absence tardiness and vacation requests according to departmental guidelines.
• Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with hospital/departmental dress code.
• Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Demonstrates the ability to take responsibility for professional development. Updates knowledge and skills to maintain competency.
• Radiation Training Competency. Technologist Annual Clinical Competency PACS Application Competency and CR Training competency completed annually.

General Summary of Position
Collaborates and consults with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe efficacious and cost-effective prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing the pharmacist must have current specialized drug knowledge and demonstrate judgment communication skills self-direction and motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position. Participate in educational programs as necessary to provide basic and advanced services of the Pharmacy Department. Additionally perform in the Clinical Pharmacist I role with its accountabilities and job activities pertaining to drug distribution supervision and non- dispensing functions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
• Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
• Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to: large volume parenteral mini-bags TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
• Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above when working in a decentralized setting.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
• Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
• Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy drug selection and minimal adverse reaction. Assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiologic functions. Reviews patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
• Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
• Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests.
• Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures minimizes non-formulary drug use eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications duplicate therapy and dosage changes.
• Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians and the clinical pharmacists pharmacy residents nurses prescriber and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature attending related seminars and conferences and completing continuing education credits as required by the department.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required or
• Equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

• PGY-1 or 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice required
• Board certification within one year of eligibility within 1 Year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

• Adheres to MedStar Health Code of Conduct and its Compliance plan; complies with governmental and accreditation guidelines, completing all scheduled training including, but not limited to, safety, infection control, OSHA, CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation), EMR (Electronic Medical Record), general compliance, harassment, and service. Cleans, stocks, and sterilizes equipment in addition to cleaning and preparing patient rooms for care delivery. Delivers patient care consistent with policy and with high regard for patient/ employee safety and quality of care.
• Embraces new technology and use of the electronic health record. Manages patient flow with consistent and frequent communication with patients/family and genuine regard for their time and comfort. Performs other testing and care consistent with the scope of the MedStar Health practices including, but not limited to, spirometry/ PFTs, patient vitals and BMI, EKGs, vision and hearing test, splinting, and general patient care under the supervision of the medical provider. Performs patient follow up calls for lab tests, patient experience, and clinical results in accordance with policy and in a professional manner.
• Performs venipuncture and selected patient and laboratory testing (point of care); initiates care pathways in accordance with policy. Performs x-rays in accordance with medical provider orders; forwards images to the appropriate radiologist for overreads; maintains x-ray equipment and adheres to safety standards. Promotes an atmosphere of respect toward patients, families, vendors, employers, and co-workers. Communicates professionally.
• Provides care consistent with MedStar's mission, vision, and values and in a manner that engenders patient confidence and loyalty by exceeding expectations. Serves as a patient escort throughout the care process and assists in patient discharge, assuring clarity for the patient or family member(s). Supports new clinical and service initiatives; seeks opportunities to improve care and the patient experience.
• Supports other members of the team during downtime or bottlenecks in patient processing. Understands and participates in basic computer and patient intake skills at the front desk. Supports the medical provider in patient examination, testing and education. Under medical provider supervision, prepares and administers oral medications and injections limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular after demonstrating competency to the Clinical Professional Development Specialist or designee.

• Associate degree.
• Completion of an approved R.T. program.
• Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting.
• 2 years of medical office experience preferred.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) Certification.
• Maryland, Virginia, or DC State License.
• BLS (Basic Life Support).

General Summary of Position
Collaborates and consults with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe efficacious and cost-effective prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing the pharmacist must have current specialized drug knowledge and demonstrate judgment communication skills self-direction and motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position. Participate in educational programs as necessary to provide basic and advanced services of the Pharmacy Department. Additionally perform in the Clinical Pharmacist I role with its accountabilities and job activities pertaining to drug distribution supervision and non- dispensing functions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
• Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
• Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to: large volume parenteral mini-bags TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
• Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above when working in a decentralized setting.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
• Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
• Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy drug selection and minimal adverse reaction. Assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiologic functions. Reviews patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
• Participates autonomously in-patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient on their medications e.g. to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
• Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests.
• Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other drug policies or third-party prescription benefit management procedures minimizes non-formulary drug use eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications duplicate therapy and dosage changes.
• Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians and the clinical pharmacists pharmacy residents nurses prescriber and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature attending related seminars and conferences and completing continuing education credits as required by the department.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required or
• Equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

• PGY-1 or 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice required
• Board certification within one year of eligibility within 1 Year required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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