Clinical Pharmacist

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 121,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health Fort Washington, MD, seeks a clinical pharmacist to manage hospital pharmacy services, ensuring pharmaceutical care across prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring of medications. The role emphasizes patient safety and optimal therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders for indication, dose, interactions and allergies; leading medication safety and quality initiatives; participating in formulary management and policy development; and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. required with MD license in Maryland.
• 3-4 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• BCPS residency or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for indication, dose, route and interactions.
• Lead medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support formulary management and policy development.
• Oversee medication preparation, dispensing, labeling and storage.
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Pharm. D

BCPS

Job description

About this Job:

General Summary of Position
Manages the clinical pharmacy services. Ensures that the principles of pharmaceutical care are followed in the prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and appropriate medication useby reviewing medication orders for indication, dose, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication-related problems. Uses patient-specific clinical information, including diagnoses, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and clinical response, to support safe medication management.

• Identifies, evaluates, and responds to medication-related risks and adverse events, including medication errors, adverse drug events, recalls, and other safety concerns. Analyzes medication occurrence data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and supports required internal and external reporting.

• Leads medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, evaluating medication-use processes for risk points and implementing evidence-based improvements, technologies, protocols, policies, and procedures to enhance safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

• Supports medication selection, procurement, and formulary managementby evaluating medications based on safety, efficacy, clinical indication, and cost. Develops recommendations related to non-formulary medications, therapeutic substitutions, medication shortages, and emergency/disaster preparedness.

• Ensures appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, labeling, storage, and disposalin accordance with organizational policies, laws, regulations, and standards of practice, including oversight of hazardous and controlled medications.

• Develops and implements medication management policies, procedures, protocols, and educationfor patients, pharmacists, providers, and other clinical staff. Provides consultation regarding medication administration, adverse reactions, patient counseling, and other clinically significant medication concerns.

• Monitors and improves medication management systemsby evaluating utilization, reviewing emerging safety and efficacy information, maintaining appropriate medication storage and availability, and collaborating with healthcare providers and leadership to optimize medication safety.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Pharm. D required,2 years post-graduate Pharm.D. or equivalent preferred, orBCPS with a lesser degree required

Experience

• 3-4 years Clinical hospital pharmacy experience with understanding of pharmaceutical care concepts and/or BCPS residency and management preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Pharmacist license in the State of Maryland required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr.