Clinical Pharmacist — Medication Safety & Care Lead

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Waldorf, MD seeks a clinically skilled pharmacist to manage and advance our hospital pharmacy services. The role ensures safe medication use across prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring, while leading safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications include a Pharm.D. with 3–4 years of clinical hospital experience and Maryland licensure; BCPS or residency is preferred. The position emphasizes policies, procedures, and education to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Maryland required
• Minimum 3–4 years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; BCPS with lesser degree acceptable

Responsibilities

• Reviews medication orders for indication, dose, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, and duplication
• Assesses medication-related risks and adverse events and supports reporting
• Leads medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in formulary management, substitutions, shortages, and disaster preparedness
• Ensures proper preparation, dispensing, labeling, storage and disposal of medications
• Develops and implements medication management policies and staff education
• Monitors and improves medication management systems in collaboration with leadership

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Pharm.D

BCPS residency or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Health in Waldorf, MD seeks a clinically skilled pharmacist to manage and advance our hospital pharmacy services. The role ensures safe medication use across prescribing, dispensing, administration and monitoring, while leading safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications include a Pharm.D. with 3–4 years of clinical hospital experience and Maryland licensure; BCPS or residency is preferred. The position emphasizes policies, procedures, and education to improve patient outcomes.