Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I Alternative--Emergency Medicine (7 on/ 7 off)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an experienced pharmacist to provide high-level direct patient care in the adult emergency department overnight. You will advise patients and families, collaborate with medical and nursing staff, and contribute to research and education.

The role includes mentoring clinical pharmacists, supervising clinical services, and presenting outcomes at local or national meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college/university is required.
• Master/PhD/PharmD from an ACPE-accredited institution is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience is required if only a BPharm degree is held.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct patient care with the emergency services team in the ED.
• Assists with drug therapy decisions and monitoring.
• Develops patient care plans with the medical team.
• Recommends therapy based on literature and clinical experience.
• Communicates recommendations clearly to clinicians.
• Considers age, weight, and organ function when evaluating therapies.
• Interviews patients and assesses medical history and therapy response.
• Interprets lab data to guide treatment plans.
• Applies pharmacokinetic principles to optimize regimens.
• Responds to therapeutic queries from physicians and other providers.
• Identifies and resolves drug-related problems.
• Establishes procedures to detect drug interactions.
• Performs basic cardiac life support as needed.
• Ensures continuum of care with other health professionals.
• Counsels patients on medication administration and safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy services

Therapeutic decision making

Drug information & literature review

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship & training

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (ACPE accredited)

Master of Science / PhD / PharmD (preferred)

5+ years clinical pharmacy experience (with BPharm)

Job description

Job Requirements

Under limited supervision, provides a high level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population in the adult emergency department overnight to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use and outcome management programs within specialty area; responsible for publishing data or giving presentations at local, regional or national meetings; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students; assists in overseeing and directing the clinical services provided by pharmacists. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists.

Job Requirements

Under limited supervision, provides a high level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population in the adult emergency department overnight to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use and outcome management programs within specialty area; responsible for publishing data or giving presentations at local, regional or national meetings; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students; assists in overseeing and directing the clinical services provided by pharmacists. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists.

Responsibilities

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Participates in direct patient care with the emergency services team in the emergency department.
• Assists with therapeutic decisions such as drug product selection, drug dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Develops patient care plans in concert with the medical team.
• Recommends therapy or alternative approaches based on interpretation of relevant medical literature and clinical experience.
• Makes verbal or written recommendations in a clear, succinct and appropriate manner.
• Considers age, weight and organ function (e.g. renal, hepatic) when evaluating patients and patient’s therapies when making recommendations.
• Interviews patients and conducts physical assessments to determine medical history, previous medication condition and response to therapy.
• Interprets laboratory and other patient-specific data to develop treatment plans and to monitor response to therapy.
• Applies pharmacokinetic principles in order to achieve efficacious, safe and economical pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Responds to therapeutic queries posed by physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Identifies and corrects drug-related problems such as complications resulting from drug therapy (ineffective therapy, allergic reactions and adverse drug reactions).
• Establishes procedures for detecting significant drug-drug, drug-laboratory and drug-food interactions. Makes recommendations to avoid such interactions.
• Performs basic cardiac life support and participates in drug therapy management during medical emergencies.
• Ensures a continuum of care by cooperating with other health professionals and outside health organizations.
• Counsels patients and/or caregiver as to the proper administration, potential adverse reactions, storage of medications, etc.

Work Experience

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is required. Master of Science, PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of clinical pharmacy experience required if only with Bachelor’s degree.
• Licensure by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency or a minimum of three (3) years of clinical pharmacy experience is required. Completion of an Emergency Medicine Specialty Residency is required.