Pharmacist

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Pharmacist to evaluate prescriptions for dose accuracy and drug interactions, ensure proper labeling and dispensing, and resolve DUR rejects and pre-authorizations with payors.

The role emphasizes patient education, reconciliation, and adherence support, with duties documented to meet specialty accreditation standards and payer requirements. Requires PharmD, Maryland license, immunization certification, CPR, and 1–2 years of pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
• 1–2 years pharmacy experience in retail, mail order, or specialty pharmacy preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Acts as pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager and oversees daily workflow.
• Performs final check on prescriptions for labeling and dispensing accuracy; maintains logs and files.
• Processes prescriptions, evaluates for dose appropriateness, interactions, and contraindications; handles DURs and preauthorizations; communicates with payors.
• Documents patient care activities per accreditation and payer requirements.
• Conducts patient assessment, medication reconciliation, and follow-up education.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Education

PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

Job description

General Summary of Position

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects pre-authorizations etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions ensuring accurate input labeling and dispensing; Ensures safe and effective use of medications by reviewing and conducting medication reconciliation and providing patient education to improve adherence well-being and outcomes. Documents patient care management activities as required according to the specialty pharmacy accreditation standards and/or payor requirements.

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects pre-authorizations etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions ensuring accurate input labeling and dispensing; Ensures safe and effective use of medications by reviewing and conducting medication reconciliation and providing patient education to improve adherence well-being and outcomes. Documents patient care management activities as required according to the specialty pharmacy accreditation standards and/or payor requirements.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as the pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager: directing workflow patterns ensuring daily responsibilities are carried out by assigned staff resolving issues requiring management intervention and performing routine oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Performs final check on all completed prescriptions verifying the accuracy of input labeling and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary; maintains refill and narcotic logs and prescription files.
• Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose therapeutic efficacy allergy drug interactions and contraindications; handles DURs rejects preauthorizations etc.; communicates with third party payors to troubleshoot issues relating to coverage reimbursement etc.
• Documents all patient care activities as required according to the accreditation and payer specifications
• Obtains patient and drug-related information and conducts initial assessment medication reconciliation patient care planning patient education appropriate documentation and follow-up.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy required

Experience

• 1-2 years Pharmacy experience in retail, mail order, or specialty pharmacy required

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist Current Maryland Pharmacist license including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that state required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit
• Willingness to obtain other state licensure as business needs
• Specialty Pharmacy Board Certification preferred

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and Strong customer service skills required.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Must be highly productive, organized, and comfortable engaging with patients, family members, and healthcare providers.
• Adept at building trust and relationships.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr.