Clinical Pharmacist I: Direct Patient Care & IV Med Prep

MedStar Health; Lochearn (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to patients under supervision of senior pharmacists in a hospital setting. The role includes evaluating orders, dispensing medications, preparing IV admixtures, and ensuring therapy optimization and safety.

Requirements include PharmD or equivalent, 1–2 years of hospital patient care, and Maryland RPH license. PGY-1 is preferred; board certification is a plus. Full-time position with MedStar Health.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree required.
• 1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.
• RPH Licensure in the state of practice required; board certification preferred.
• PGY-1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with physicians and nurses.
• Dispenses medications and prepares IV admixtures and sterile products.
• Monitors patient drug therapy to optimize outcomes and minimize adverse effects.
• Maintains inventory and ensures compliance with legal and departmental policies.
• Counsels patients on safe medication use and potential adverse effects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PharmD

Pharmacy degree equivalency

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to patients under supervision of senior pharmacists in a hospital setting. The role includes evaluating orders, dispensing medications, preparing IV admixtures, and ensuring therapy optimization and safety.

Requirements include PharmD or equivalent, 1–2 years of hospital patient care, and Maryland RPH license. PGY-1 is preferred; board certification is a plus. Full-time position with MedStar Health.