Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist | MTM & Leadership

University of Maryland Medical System; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD to provide medication therapy management and lead pharmaceutical care initiatives. The role requires pediatric experience, PharmD, Maryland license, and several years of pharmacy experience in clinical settings.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and help ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient

Qualifications

• PharmD required or foreign equivalent.
• Maryland Pharmacist License current.
• 6 years experience OR PGY-2 Residency OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency OR 3 years experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
• Must have pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications.
• Collaborates with and educates pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers. Acts as a preceptor for learners as directed.
• Manages care, quality, and costs by evaluating and improving the utilization of medications to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversees and directs the work of other pharmacy staff and ensures service standards are met.
• Participates in and/or provides direct patient care in any setting or capacity.
• Supports interdisciplinary rounds, prepares materials, and participates in facility committees, and/or implements strategic initiatives.
• Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Communication skills

Peds experience

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) - required

Maryland Pharmacist License

Residency/PGY-2 preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I at UM Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD to provide medication therapy management and lead pharmaceutical care initiatives. The role requires pediatric experience, PharmD, Maryland license, and several years of pharmacy experience in clinical settings.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and help ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient