Pharmacist

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

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.