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

Overview

Welcome to Clearway Health — a recognized Great Place to Work® and destination organization. We are an award-winning culture where talented people are respected, informed, engaged, empowered, developed, and where they want to grow and make a difference. Clearway Health emerged as a solution from Boston Medical Center to improve access to care, provide personal support and manage the complex specialty medication needs of vulnerable patients and their families.

We partner with hospitals, health systems and the communities they care for to accelerate their specialty pharmacy programs. Clearway Health emphasizes our High Five! Values to provide best in class experiences for our employees, our clients and their patients. This role is in support of our pediatric population and multidisciplinary teams.

Position Summary:

Clearway Health is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist who will provide comprehensive, patient-centered medication management for pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary weight management, endocrinology, and obesity medicine clinic. The role focuses on optimizing pharmacotherapy for obesity and related comorbidities, ensuring medication safety, supporting lifestyle interventions, and collaborating 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 an emphasis on evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment, medication adherence, and long-term health outcomes.

• 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

• A Pharm
  
  D 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.

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrated expertise in medications, drug interactions, medical procedures, therapies, diagnoses, and disease states
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers

• 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

Pay transparency and equal employment opportunities:
The current annual compensation range for this position is $126,500 - $158,000. The actual rate within this range will depend on geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other factors. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work, and are not intended to be exhaustive.