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Clinical Pharmacist
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A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$139,810 / year median in Maryland
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist
About the Job General Summary of PositionManages the clinical pharmacy services. Ensures that the principles of pharmaceutical care are followed in the prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medications.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures safe and appropriate medication useby reviewing medication orders for indication, dose, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication-related problems. Uses patient-specific clinical information, including diagnoses, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and clinical response, to support safe medication management.
Identifies, evaluates, and responds to medication-related risks and adverse events, including medication errors, adverse drug events, recalls, and other safety concerns. Analyzes medication occurrence data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and supports required internal and external reporting.
Leads medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, evaluating medication-use processes for risk points and implementing evidence-based improvements, technologies, protocols, policies, and procedures to enhance safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Supports medication selection, procurement, and formulary managementby evaluating medications based on safety, efficacy, clinical indication, and cost. Develops recommendations related to non-formulary medications, therapeutic substitutions, medication shortages, and emergency/disaster preparedness.
Ensures appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, labeling, storage, and disposalin accordance with organizational policies, laws, regulations, and standards of practice, including oversight of hazardous and controlled medications.
Develops and implements medication management policies, procedures, protocols, and educationfor patients, pharmacists, providers, and other clinical staff. Provides consultation regarding medication administration, adverse reactions, patient counseling, and other clinically significant medication concerns.
Monitors and improves medication management systemsby evaluating utilization, reviewing emerging safety and efficacy information, maintaining appropriate medication storage and availability, and collaborating with healthcare providers and leadership to optimize medication safety.
Minimal QualificationsEducationPharm. D required,2 years post-graduate Pharm.
D. or equivalent preferred, orBCPS with a lesser degree requiredExperience3-4 years Clinical hospital pharmacy experience with understanding of pharmaceutical care concepts and/or BCPS residency and management preferredLicenses and CertificationsPharmacist license in the State of Maryland requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures safe and appropriate medication useby reviewing medication orders for indication, dose, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication-related problems. Uses patient-specific clinical information, including diagnoses, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and clinical response, to support safe medication management.
Identifies, evaluates, and responds to medication-related risks and adverse events, including medication errors, adverse drug events, recalls, and other safety concerns. Analyzes medication occurrence data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and supports required internal and external reporting.
Leads medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, evaluating medication-use processes for risk points and implementing evidence-based improvements, technologies, protocols, policies, and procedures to enhance safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Supports medication selection, procurement, and formulary managementby evaluating medications based on safety, efficacy, clinical indication, and cost. Develops recommendations related to non-formulary medications, therapeutic substitutions, medication shortages, and emergency/disaster preparedness.
Ensures appropriate medication preparation, dispensing, labeling, storage, and disposalin accordance with organizational policies, laws, regulations, and standards of practice, including oversight of hazardous and controlled medications.
Develops and implements medication management policies, procedures, protocols, and educationfor patients, pharmacists, providers, and other clinical staff. Provides consultation regarding medication administration, adverse reactions, patient counseling, and other clinically significant medication concerns.
Monitors and improves medication management systemsby evaluating utilization, reviewing emerging safety and efficacy information, maintaining appropriate medication storage and availability, and collaborating with healthcare providers and leadership to optimize medication safety.
Minimal QualificationsEducationPharm. D required,2 years post-graduate Pharm.
D. or equivalent preferred, orBCPS with a lesser degree requiredExperience3-4 years Clinical hospital pharmacy experience with understanding of pharmaceutical care concepts and/or BCPS residency and management preferredLicenses and CertificationsPharmacist license in the State of Maryland requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.