Licensed Pharmacist (Contract)

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus role

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a licensed pharmacist for the University Health Center. The role entails dispensing prescriptions and OTC items, maintaining accurate records and inventory, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Vaccination administration capability is required.

Requirements include a PharmD and at least three years in a retail pharmacist role. Work is on campus, with a Monday–Friday schedule and proximity to patient care services.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Three (3) years of experience as a pharmacist in a retail setting.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal pharmacy laws.
• Knowledge of pharmacy standards of practice.
• HIPAA/FERPA regulations familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and OA items per prescriptions.
• Maintain documentation and inventory of medications and supplies.
• Administer vaccinations independently as needed.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Customer service

Pharmacy software

Drug interactions

Vaccination events

Payer rejections

Delegation

Cash handling

Multitasking

Education

PharmD

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement

This is a licensed pharmacist position. The pharmacist is critical to the University Health Center (UHC). The pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing medications to the students, faculty, staff, and affiliates of the University of Maryland in accordance with local, state, and federal pharmacy laws. This includes all aspects of workflow from typing up, filling, checking and ringing prescriptions and over the counter (OTC) items. The pharmacist will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and inventory of medications and other pharmacy supplies. The pharmacist may be assigned other duties as needed by the pharmacy manager. The pharmacist should be able to administer vaccinations independently.

Licenses/ Certifications

Maryland Board of Pharmacy License, Maryland Certification to Administer Vaccinations, and CPR Certification. Must maintain licensure and certification for the duration of employment.

Preferences

• -Able to work Monday through Friday, on campus, during operations hours 9 am to 5 pm for a 3-6 month engagement.
• -Minimum of 1 year of experience in a retail or customer-facing environment required.
• -UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD).

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a pharmacist in a retail setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal pharmacy laws.
• Knowledge of pharmacy standards of practice.
• Knowledge of federal confidentiality and HIPAA/FERPA regulations.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to use computer software for prescription drug management and point-of-sale transactions.
• Ability to manage drug interactions, resolve contraindications, and recommend appropriate therapy for any given diagnosis.
• Ability to research the medical literature for evidence-based information regarding any specific drug.
• Ability to resolve complex third-party payer rejections and process prior authorizations.
• Ability to conduct independent vaccination events as assigned.
• Ability to direct and delegate tasks to technicians and student employees as appropriate.
• Ability to perform cash, credit, and check reconciliation and deposits.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Department

VPSA-UHC-Pharmacy

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$60/hr - no benefits

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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