MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Clinical Pharmacist

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $120K — $238K *
Waldorf, MD 20603In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Pharm. D required, with preference for 2 years post-graduate experience or BCPS with lesser degree.
  • 3-4 years clinical hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
  • Active Pharmacist license in the State of Maryland required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review medication orders for safe and appropriate use based on patient-specific clinical information.
  • Identify and respond to medication-related risks and adverse events, including analyzing data for improvement opportunities.
  • Lead medication safety and quality improvement initiatives by implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Support medication selection and procurement, including formulary management and recommendations for shortages.
  • Ensure compliance with preparation, dispensing, and storage of medications according to organizational policies and regulations.
  • Develop and implement medication management education and policies for staff and patients.
  • Monitor and improve medication management systems by collaborating with healthcare providers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans offered.
  • Retirement plan options available.
  • Professional development opportunities and ongoing education support.
  • Paid time off, including vacation and sick days.
  • Collaborative work environment and supportive organizational culture.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position
Manages 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 Responsibilities

  • Ensures safe and appropriate medication use by 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 management by 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 disposal in 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 education for 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 systems by 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 Qualifications
Education
  • Pharm. D required, 2 years post-graduate Pharm.D. or equivalent preferred, or BCPS with a lesser degree required

Experience
  • 3-4 years Clinical hospital pharmacy experience with understanding of pharmaceutical care concepts and/or BCPS residency and management preferred

Licenses and Certifications
  • Pharmacist license in the State of Maryland required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $120,702.00 - USD $238,222.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
Learn more about MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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