Pays $63-$70 per hourPharmacist market median is ~$146k (241 jobs) · Top 10% in Pharmacy for work-life (6.6/10, vs 7,385 in this specialty)

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

Part-Time Pharmacist

Pharmacist Top 10% in PharmacyPart-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Part-time clinical research pharmacist. $63-$70/hour. DC license required. Research trials focus. University benefits. Flexible work arrangements.

Join Howard University as a Part-Time Pharmacist in Washington, District of Columbia. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $63-$70 per hour.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Pharmacy and hold or be eligible for a current D.C. Pharmacist license, along with Vaccination and Immunization Authority Certification. A minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital or outpatient setting is required, with clinical trial experience being preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Interpretation Of Physician's OrdersPatient Therapy ReviewMedication DispensingClinical Trial ManagementRecord KeepingInvestigational Product InventoryFDA Regulations ComplianceProtocol AdherenceDosage AdjustmentLaboratory Index MonitoringDrug Reaction ReviewComputerized ProceduresParenteral Admixture CompoundingControlled Drug System UtilizationCommunication Skills

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Pharmacist at Howard University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,385 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 241 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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About Howard University

Higher Education
Washington, DC
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements
Tuition Reimbursement