Clinical Staff Pharmacist -Full-time -AAMC

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,768 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist responsible for the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. The role includes verifying medication orders, supervising pharmacy technicians, and providing drug information. A Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, with at least 1 year of experience in an inpatient setting, is required. The position offers a competitive pay range of $55-$80 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an inpatient setting required.
• Current Maryland State License is mandatory.
• PGY-1 residency or Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify order entries and review medication orders for accuracy.
• Provide drug information and clarify medication orders with prescribers.
• Supervise daily pharmacy operational duties and educate technician staff.

Skills

Drug information provision

Medication order review

Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians

Patient education and follow-up

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Clinical Staff Pharmacist facilitates the safe, high quality, effective and economic use of drugs. This responsibility includes the accurate preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to established departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties

• Verifies the accuracy of order entry by authorized prescribers in computerized patient medication profiles.
• Reviews written medication orders or prescriptions to determine appropriate ingredients, strength, and dosage. Reviews medication orders for potential allergies, drug/drug and food/drug interactions, route of administration, appropriate dose and potential for adverse drug reactions with other medications ordered.
• Contacts the prescriber, as appropriate, to clarify orders and/or make recommendations concerning alternate therapies.
• Provides drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff where appropriate and upon request.
• Supervises the daily operational duties in the dispensing area to which assigned, including assisting and assigning, closely monitoring and reviewing the work of Pharmacy Technicians to assure accurate and timely delivery of medications.
• Participates in patient care rounds and unit-based services, including medication reconciliation, promoting medication efficacy/safety/cost improvement initiatives, participation in unit process improvement activities, and patient education and follow-up as appropriate.
• Participates in improvements in interdepartmental policies and procedures which support the Pharmacy Department and hospital strategic goals. Maintains accurate records as required by departmental policies and procedures and/or federal and state board regulations.
• Completes all core competencies and documents clinical activities accurately and according to policies and procedures. Supports the Investigational Drug Service in the daily operations of the department.
• Educates and supervises technician staff in the preparation of intravenous admixture solutions and chemotherapeutic agents, using aseptic technique.
• Completes formal in-service, formulary addition/deletion, assimilation of evidence-based protocol/order-set, medication safety related activities and/or targeted medication expense reductions.

Educational/Experience Requirements

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with commensurate experience required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an inpatient setting required.
• PGY-1 residency or Board Certification preferred.

Required License/Certifications

• Current Maryland State License

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Pay Range

$55—$80 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status