University of Maryland Medical System

Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drugs

University of Maryland Medical System • $110K — $130K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent required.
  • Current Maryland Pharmacist License is necessary.
  • Preferably 1 year of related experience in pharmaceutical research.
  • Solid knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations.
  • Experience with drug protocols and feasibility analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate pharmaceutical care for drug research within the Medical System.
  • Develop procedures for investigational drug studies and continuously review them.
  • Research and provide critical analysis of investigational drug information to pharmacists.
  • Plan and coordinate pharmacy activities related to drug protocols and ensure adequate materials.
  • Consult with medical and nursing staff as necessary for research purposes.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assist in audits.
  • Maintain departmental policies and quality assurance programs, focusing on safe drug handling.
  • Supervise professional and support staff on drug preparation and record maintenance.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with rotating shifts available.
  • On-call duties and rotating weekends required for flexibility.
  • Exposure to varied drug research and investigational drug studies.
  • Opportunity to train pharmacy students and residents.
  • Participation in original research initiatives.
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Job Requirements

Details
  1. Full Time
  2. Non-Exempt
  3. Schedule: Days, 6 am to 6 pm, Rotating 6 am, 8 am or 9:30 am shift. On call and rotating weekends required.


General Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates the pharmaceutical care component of all drug research conducted within the Medical System to help ensure proficient patient care according to professional standards and practices and regulatory requirements.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
  1. Coordinates the pharmaceutical care component of all drug research conducted at the University of Maryland Medical System, in accordance with relevant state and federal laws, The Joint Commission regulations, UMMS and departmental policies and procedures as follows:
  2. Develops special procedures for the preparation, dispensing, handling and record keeping of each investigational drug study. Reviews active study procedures continuously.
  3. Researches and provides critical analysis of investigation drug information to pharmacists. Reviews new drug protocols, prepares estimate of cost for pharmacy portion of study; evaluates for feasibility. Assesses the departmental impact of a study on workload, costs and other resources. Negotiates fees for the Investigational Drug Services and develops a pharmacy budget for the study if required.
  4. Plans and coordinates pharmacy participation in drug protocols including ensuring adequate supplies of study materials, preparing blinded and open label dosage forms and instructs all pharmacy, nursing and medical investigator staff accordingly.
  5. Consults with medical and nursing staff when necessary or requested.
  6. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. Assists sponsors in conducting periodic audits. Coordinates study initiation and changes with IRB monthly. Maintains records in compliance with regulatory and sponsor requests.
  7. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, infection control and generally accepted pharmacy practices. Observes, communicates and enforces safe handling practices with investigational drugs.
  8. Oversees and directs the work of professional and pharmacy support staff who assist in the preparation, distribution and record maintenance of drug orders as well as drug supply maintenance as required.
  9. Instructs Pharmacy students, residents and various other trainees on new drug practices and procedures as appropriate.
  10. Conducts or participates in original research as appropriate.
  11. Assures and/or supervises the cleaning of equipment used in the performance of duties such as Mettler Balance and Laminar Flow Hood (s), if required.
  12. Observes established departmental policies, procedures and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


Work Experience

Education & Experience - Required
  1. Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
  2. Maryland Pharmacist License.


Education & Experience - Preferred
  1. 1 year of experience preferred.

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
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Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
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