Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Apply NowCompany: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Towson, MD 21204
Description:
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
As a team member at St. Joseph Medical Center, you'll experience:
Job Description
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Days
The Clinical Specialist Pharmacist is an expert pharmacist practitioner who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience who maintains practice by ongoing literature review and self-evaluation; responsible for providing various clinical services including but not limited to the following: taking part in continuing education programs for the medical, nursing and pharmacy staff; advising physicians on drug usage and dose control, as well as being competent to optimize drug therapy/treatment plans; assists the Pharmacy Leadership team in everyday duties; independent evaluations and recommendations for appropriate therapeutic decisions to and in collaboration with other health care providers; and mentorship of other pharmacists and pharmacy students. The Clinical Specialist Pharmacist for Medication Safety and Opioid Stewardship will participate in multi-disciplinary work across local and system committees. They will also be responsible for review and reporting of safety events, as well as cross-functional performance improvement work and education.
Key Responsibilities include the following:
Qualifications
Experience:
6 years' experience or PGY2 specialty residency OR
3 years' experience plus PGY1 OR
3 years' experience plus specialty certification
Licensure:
Maryland pharmacist licensure required
Board Certification strongly preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $62.84-$69.71
Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
As a team member at St. Joseph Medical Center, you'll experience:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
- Free Parking & On-Site Fitness Center
- Recognition: We have a positive points recognition program designed to reward and recognize our outstanding employees; employees can also recognize their peers
- On-Site Daycare
Job Description
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Days
The Clinical Specialist Pharmacist is an expert pharmacist practitioner who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience who maintains practice by ongoing literature review and self-evaluation; responsible for providing various clinical services including but not limited to the following: taking part in continuing education programs for the medical, nursing and pharmacy staff; advising physicians on drug usage and dose control, as well as being competent to optimize drug therapy/treatment plans; assists the Pharmacy Leadership team in everyday duties; independent evaluations and recommendations for appropriate therapeutic decisions to and in collaboration with other health care providers; and mentorship of other pharmacists and pharmacy students. The Clinical Specialist Pharmacist for Medication Safety and Opioid Stewardship will participate in multi-disciplinary work across local and system committees. They will also be responsible for review and reporting of safety events, as well as cross-functional performance improvement work and education.
Key Responsibilities include the following:
- Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including the promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications. Assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution and monitoring of all medications.
- Collaborates and consults with and provides education to pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers. Acts as a preceptor for students as directed.
- Manages care, quality, and costs by engaging in the systematic and continuous process of evaluating and improving the utilization of medications in a patient population in order to enhance the quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the medication use process.
- Supports interdisciplinary rounds, prepares materials, and participates in facility committees, and or implements strategic initiatives.
- Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas.
- Participates in the development of drug and disease state-based clinical practice guidelines that influence clinical practice. Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other medication policies.
Qualifications
Experience:
6 years' experience or PGY2 specialty residency OR
3 years' experience plus PGY1 OR
3 years' experience plus specialty certification
Licensure:
Maryland pharmacist licensure required
Board Certification strongly preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $62.84-$69.71
Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide