Pharmacist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 121,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Pharmacist to evaluate prescribed drugs for dose efficacy and safety, process prescriptions with insurers, and ensure accurate labeling and dispensing. The role emphasizes safe medication use through reconciliation, patient education, and adherence support.

The position requires a PharmD from an accredited school, Maryland licensure with immunization certification, 1–2 years in pharmacy, and CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
• 1–2 years of pharmacy experience in retail, mail order, or specialty pharmacy is required.
• Maryland Pharmacist license including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and board registration is required.
• CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross) within 90 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as pharmacist in charge in the absence of the manager, directing workflow and overseeing pharmacy operations.
• Performs final check on all prescriptions, verifies input labeling, and maintains logs/files.
• Processes prescriptions in dispensing system, evaluates dose, interactions, contraindications, and handles DURs/rejects/preauthorizations.
• Documents all patient care activities per accreditation and payer specs.
• Obtains patient and drug information and conducts initial assessment, reconciliation, planning, education and follow-up.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Patient engagement

Relationship building

Education

PharmD degree

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.