Clinical Pharmacist Jobs

Company Description

At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Position Summary:

Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of clinical and operational pharmacy services to optimize safe and effective drug therapy in a variety of clinical settings. The clinical pharmacist assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution and monitoring of all medications. Additional activities include providing drug therapy consults, providing patient/family/staff education, facilitating transitions of care and precepting pharmacy students and residents.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Performs and oversees medication reconciliation and medication histories for patients presenting to assigned patient care areas
• Accepts any special projects assigned by Manger or Director to assist in departmental efficiency.
• Handles all clinical requests from assigned units during assigned shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to recommend appropriate therapeutic treatment of neonatal, adult, pediatric, adolescent and elderly patients.
• Provide patient/family counseling and education
• Serves as primary preceptor for pharmacy residents and pharmacy students.
• Participates in direct patient care and interdisciplinary rounds by interacting with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, and patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team on patient care units to guide and recommend appropriate medication use.
• Provides drug information and education to other pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with departmental orientation for all new employees
• Responsible for cross coverage in other patient care areas as needed for appropriate levels of clinical support.
• Participates in focused clinical initiatives as defined by the department (e.g. pharmacokinetic consultation, IV to PO, renal dose adjustment, etc).
• Applies effective cost avoidance/saving practices to the operation of the patient-care unit
• Monitors assigned patient areas for clinical progress and evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events. Recommends adjustments to therapy as necessary.
• Documents clinical activities and interventions on a regular basis.

Medication Distribution:

• Fulfills goals set by Manager or Director on department’s key performance indicators in the designated patient care areas such as reducing length of stay, drug cost/patient/day, medication delivery, turn-around time, etc.
• Directs and supervises the work of technicians to ensure accuracy and safety
• Checks all products requiring a pharmacist approval prior to dispensing.
• Follows all department, State, and Federal policies as pertains to the ordering, storage, monitoring, and documentation of controlled substances.
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and pharmacy automation technology.
• Independently resolves problem medication orders appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates activities and integrates services by working closely with other departments in order to provide comprehensive services. Participation on improvement programs is required.
• Understands and follows departmental and hospital policy and procedures related to dispensing of medications
• Completes “Unit Inspections” as assigned to assure that medications are properly stored and handled throughout the Hospital.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement processes such as collecting data for drug use evaluation and reporting/following up on medication incidents and reporting medication adverse events.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Processes/validates medication orders utilizing current information system technology to create and maintain accurate patient profiles.
• Attends meetings, departmental and hospital staff development programs and provides presentations in-services on pharmacotherapy-related topics as requested by Manager or Director.
• Maintains proper storage of all pharmacy products, and oversees the filling of all stock requisitions to assure appropriate handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 year of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital with clinical pharmacy responsibilities. Completion of post-graduate year 1 pharmacy residency program is equivalent to 3 years of work experience.
• Current Maryland license in good standing as a pharmacist
• Completion of post-graduate pharmacy residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Additional training or certification (board certification in an area of practice) is also desirable.

Additional Information

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