Part-Time Pharmacist

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

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JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, the Part-Time Clinical Research Trials Pharmacist is responsible for interpretation of physician's orders, review of patient therapy, dispensing of appropriate ordered medications and performs all operational duties and evaluations necessary within the inpatient and satellite services.
 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
• N/A
 

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Interacts in a clinical trial capacity with patients, physicians, other allied health care providers, social services representatives, other immediate clinical staff members, Hospital and University officials and the general public.
 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interprets medication order for appropriateness of therapy, drug, dose, route, frequency, and duration. Consults with prescriber when clarification is required or makes appropriate therapy and other recommendations as needed.
• Manages required record-keeping, Investigational Products (IP) study logs, and inventory activities.
• Oversees administrative accountability associated with the clinical research trials.
• Maintains records to meet sponsor requirements, FDA regulations and legal requirements for pharmacy operations.
• Ensures that the prescribed order follows the protocol treatment plan and HUH standard policies and
• procedures and consults with the principal investigator, co-investigators, and/or research nurses when clarification is required.
• Reviews orders for investigational agents to ensure that necessary dosage adjustments are made according to the protocol.
• Monitors patient laboratory indices to ensure conformity with protocol requirements prior to dispensing medications/investigational agents.
• Reviews patient medication profile for possible drug reactions, duplication of orders and contraindications and consults with physician when clarification is required.
• Enters patient's medication orders in the standardized pharmacy computer program according to the approved departmental procedures.
• Ensures that informed consent signed by the subject is on file prior to dispensing medications/investigational agents as required by 21 CFR 50.27
• Ensures that accountability records, dispensing documentation, and inventory for all investigational agents are accurate.
• Progressively monitors inventory level and expiry date and re-order, as necessary.
• Participates in the preparation of inves