MedStar Health Hiring for Clinical Pharmacist – Day/Evening Shift at Clinton, MD  Full Time

General Summary of Position
Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the general supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Participates autonomously in clinical rounds and routine monitoring of the drug therapy of assigned patients. If assigned to the Physician Office Building (POB) Pharmacy, monitors new prescription and current drug therapy of patients and adjudication of prescription benefits insurance. May provide in-service/educational presentations to pharmacists, prescribers, and nursing and support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D) with a residency in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required
• A specialty residency may be substituted for the required minimum of one year experience.

Experience

• 3-4 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required, or completion of a PGY-1 residency required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD – Licensed Pharmacist in the District of Columbia or eligibility for reciprocity required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical or administrative problems.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work assignments are generally received in the form of results expected, due dates, and general approach to be taken.
• PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by performing duties that allow others to provide direct patient care (e.g., performing lab tests).




Primary Duties and Responsibilities


• Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients. Identifies areas for optimum drug therapy and assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patient’s physiologic functions. Reviews patient profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
• Participates autonomously in patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient’s status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan. Counsels/educates patient to correct dosing schedule and duplicate therapy.
• Responds to evaluative and/or non-evaluative drug information requests. Evaluates and dispenses medication orders, prepares IV admixtures and/or sterile admixtures, assures drug interactions are identified and brought to the prescriber/patient’s attention, and orders/prescriptions are filled accurately.
• Checks for accuracy all medications/prescriptions prepared by the technical staff prior to dispensing the medication to the patient and makes appropriate corrections when required.
• Provides functional supervision for support personnel. Monitors attendance and work quality, organizes and prioritizes resources based on workload and productivity, and directs the workflow of support personnel. Ensures departmental standards and time frames are met.
• Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines or third-party prescription benefit management procedures, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication. Makes recommendations for appropriate alternative medications, duplicate therapy, and dosage changes.
• Provides educational services including professional development of pharmacy technicians, staff, and clinical level I pharmacist, pharmacy residents, nurses, prescriber, and other healthcare professionals.
• Continues professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature work shops, in-service meetings, etc.




Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.




About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.