DescriptionPharmacy Clinical CoordinatorHoward University Hospital | Washington, DC
Role Summary
As the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Howard University Hospital, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services that support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy across the hospital. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will serve as a clinical leader and medication safety champion - partnering with interdisciplinary care teams, advancing formulary and medication-use initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
What You'll Do
Medication Safety Leadership
- Develop, lead, and maintain a robust organizational medication safety program aligned with ASHP guidelines and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles
- Serve as the primary expert for safe medication use and systems-based error reduction
- Chair or co-chair the Medication Safety Committee; manage agendas, workflows, and follow-up actions
- Develop medication safety alerts, newsletters, and communications for staff; promote a Just Culture of transparency, reporting, and learning from events
Policy, Compliance & Regulatory
- Develop, revise, and implement medication-use policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, DC Board of Pharmacy, DSCSA, and internal standards
- Monitor national medication safety alerts (FDA, ISMP, ASHP, manufacturers) and implement organization-wide safety actions
Pharmacy Technology & Informatics
- Partner with Pharmacy Informatics, IT, and Nursing Informatics to optimize and ensure safe use of medication-related technology, including EHR/CPOE order sets, smart infusion pumps and drug libraries, automated dispensing cabinets, barcoded medication administration (BCMA), and clinical decision support (CDS)
- Lead safety assessments for technology upgrades, drug library updates, new equipment, and automation changes
Formulary & P&T Support
- Provide oversight and clinical expertise to support formulary management processes
- Participate in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee; prepare drug monographs, therapeutic class reviews, and medication-use evaluations (MUEs)
- Work closely with P&T to evaluate medication error data, identify formulary-related safety issues, and recommend changes
- Partner with Pharmacy Operations to ensure safe processes for ordering, preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution
Data, Analytics & Performance Improvement
- Collect, trend, and analyze medication-use safety data including event reports, trigger tools, audits, and technology logs
- Develop dashboards and reports for senior leadership and the Medication Safety Committee
Education & Preceptorship
- Provide medication safety education to pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other staff
- Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents; support their development as future practitioners
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
- Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required, OR equivalent clinical hospital experience
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of direct clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or health-system setting
- Demonstrated experience participating in interdisciplinary rounds and providing direct patient care
- At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience providing clinical guidance, project leadership, or informal supervision of pharmacists, students, or residents
- Active registration as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia, or eligibility for registration through reciprocity
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills; proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access)
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in a clinical specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology)
- Board Certification (BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP, BCACP, or related)
- Experience leading clinical programs, developing protocols, or supporting P&T activities
- Experience precepting pharmacy students or residents
- Experience in quality improvement, clinical guideline development, or medication-use evaluation
- Familiarity with national medication safety and practice standards (ASHP, ISMP, Joint Commission)
- Experience with Cerner
What We Offer
- Work-life balance
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children - up to two (2) courses per semester
- A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serve
Position Details
DepartmentPharmacy ServicesReports ToDirector, PharmacyFLSA StatusExemptScheduleFull-Time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay & Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range:
$130,000 - $143,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.
Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
