Lead Pharmacist: Patient Care & Safety

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Pharmacist to evaluate prescriptions for dose appropriateness, efficacy, allergies, drug interactions and contraindications; process insurance pre-authorizations; perform final checks on input labeling and dispensing; and provide patient education to improve adherence and outcomes.

You will act as pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager, oversee workflow, maintain logs, and communicate with payors to resolve coverage issues; document all patient

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• 1–2 years pharmacy experience in retail, mail order or specialty pharmacy.
• Maryland Pharmacist license with Immunization/Vaccination Certification; CPR/BLS/NRP required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions for dose appropriateness, efficacy, allergies, interactions and contraindications.
• Process insurance pre-authorizations and manage DUR rejects; ensure accurate dispensing and labeling.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and provide patient education to improve adherence and outcomes.
• Document patient care activities per accreditation and payer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Education

PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Pharmacist to evaluate prescriptions for dose appropriateness, efficacy, allergies, drug interactions and contraindications; process insurance pre-authorizations; perform final checks on input labeling and dispensing; and provide patient education to improve adherence and outcomes.

You will act as pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager, oversee workflow, maintain logs, and communicate with payors to resolve coverage issues; document all patient