Entry Level Pharmacy Tech Informatics Jobs in Columbia, MD

Howard 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.

If you are a clinically grounded pharmacist with a passion for medication safety, systems thinking, and developing the next generation of pharmacy practitioners, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s most storied academic medical centers.

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

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $130,000 – $143,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.

Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

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.