Clinical Pharmacist I - PRN

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a hospital pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care under supervision of senior staff. You will evaluate orders, dispense medications, prepare IVs, and monitor therapy to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a PharmD (or equivalent) and 1–2 years of hospital experience, with strong communication and computer skills. The role includes clinical duties, adherence to laws, and participation in education programs and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctoral PharmD or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required; PGY-1 preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and resolves discrepancies; dispenses medication.
• Assesses feasibility and compounding; verifies extemporaneous products; recommends alternatives.
• Prepares IV admixtures and sterile products, including cytotoxic drugs.
• Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.
• Monitors drug therapy to ensure optimal efficacy and minimize adverse effects.
• Reviews patient profiles for contraindications and appropriate doses.
• Screens drugs/dosages for appropriateness based on therapy and patient functions.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains inventory per regulations.
• Oversees workflow of support personnel and verifies accuracy of preparation/packaging.
• In decentralized settings, instructs patients/families on safe use and potential adverse effects.
• Maintains current knowledge via literature, seminars, and CE credits.
• Participates in education programs and committee work; upholds policies, safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT values.
• Contributes to quality and service improvement teams.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Doctoral degree PharmD from an accredited college of Pharmacy

an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy

Job description

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.

About The Job

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 $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.