Clinical Pharmacist I

MedStar Health; Parkville (MD); In loco; USD 105.000 - 204.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MedStar Health is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients under supervision of a senior pharmacist/manager. You will evaluate physician orders, dispense medications, and prepare IV admixtures, including hazardous agents, ensuring safety and adherence to regulations.

The role requires 1–2 years of hospital experience (PGY-1 preferred) and active RPH licensure.

Competenze

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college required or an equivalent Pharmacy degree.
• 1–2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred (PGY-1).
• RPH – Licensed Pharmacist in state of practice Upon Hire; board certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness; resolves discrepancies with physicians and nursing staff.
• Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products (TPN, large-volume parenteral, hazardous agents).
• Dispenses medications and maintains inventory of controlled substances according to laws and policies.
• Counsels patients and families on safe medication use and potential adverse effects.
• Monitors drug therapy, checks contraindications, and ensures appropriate drug selection.
• Oversees workflow of technicians and ensures accuracy in preparation and packaging.
• Participates in education programs, quality improvement, and departmental meetings.

Conoscenze

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Formazione

PharmD

Pharmacy degree equivalency

Descrizione del lavoro

About this Job:

General Summary of Position

Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
• Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
• Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to: large volume parenteral mini-bags TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.
• Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy drug selection and minimal adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.
• Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above when working in a decentralized setting.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians' accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications.
• Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
• Maintains own knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature attending related seminars and conferences and completing continuing education credits as required by the department.
• Participates in departmental and hospital education programs such as journal club grand rounds professional organizations and other education programs.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral degree PharmD from an accredited college of Pharmacy required or
• an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required

Experience

• 1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required and
• PGY-1 preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire required and
• Board certification Upon Hire preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

This position has a hiring range of : USD $105,164.80 - USD $203,902.00 /Yr.