Overnight ED Clinical Pharmacist

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

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.