Clinical Pharmacist: On-Site Children's National Hospital (Washington, DC)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Clearway Health is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist that will be responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered medication management for pediatric patients receiving care in a multidisciplinary weight management, endocrinology, and obesity medicine clinic. This role focuses on optimizing pharmacotherapy for obesity and obesity related comorbidities, ensuring medication safety, supporting lifestyle interventions, and collaborating closely with pediatricians, endocrinologists, dietitians, behavioral health providers, and nursing staff.

The pharmacist serves as a medication expert, educator, and clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment, medication adherence, and long-term health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to pediatric obesity treatment outcomes, medication safety, and clinic efficiency
• Contribute to data collection, outcome tracking, and reporting as required
• Assist with medication access, including prior authorizations, formulary management, appeals, and patient assistance programs
• Work closely with specialty and outpatient pharmacies to ensure continuity of care and timely medication initiation
• Provide guidance on insurance coverage and cost-effective medication options
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary clinic visits and case conferences alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, psychologists, and nurses
• Provide pharmacotherapy recommendations to the care team based on current pediatric obesity and pharmacotherapy guidelines.
• Collaborate in the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and order sets for pediatric weight management

EDUCATION:

• A PharmD or bachelor's degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3+ years working as a clinical pharmacist in direct patient care is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• An active Pharmacist licensure (in good standing) to practice pharmacy in DC or MD with the eligibility to be licensed in both within 90 days of hire
• Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacist (BCPP), preferred
• Must possess or be able to obtain a State Board of Pharmacy Preceptor's license by the current state you are applying to within one year of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of relevant clinical experience in endocrinology, obesity, pediatric ambulatory care or weight management OR
• 5+ years of relevant clinical experience in pediatric pharmacy

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated expertise in medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnoses, and disease states is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with diverse stakeholders including hospital staff, patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize duties, and adhere to deadlines.
• Organized work approach with a proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
• Self-directed with strong self-management abilities; capable of identifying and addressing issues independently.
• Proven track record in process improvement and a keen eye for detail and precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers.

Special Working Conditions (On-call, travel, shift, coverage):

• This position includes a remote, weekend on-call rotation once every four weeks.
• Minimal travel required for this position.
• Clearway Health Specialty Pharmacies, serving patients in hospitals, health systems, and communities, may require employees at client sites to work on company-recognized holidays.

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Clearway Health. The current annual compensation range for this position is$126,500 - $158,000. The actual rate within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.