Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Emergency Medicine Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Olney, MD (Job ID req47769)

Description

General Summary of Position

We are hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I - Emergency Medine to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney, MD.  Schedule is Monday through Friday Evening plus every 6th weekend (may be day or evening shift on weekend)

Under limited supervision, provides a higher level of direct patient care pharmacy services for an assigned, specialized patient population to assure adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Advises/consults with patients and their families and with the medical and nursing staff. Participates in research and drug use outcomes management programs within specialty area; instructs and trains pharmacy residents and students. Acts as a mentor to clinical pharmacists.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Doctoral degree A Pharm D or equivalent pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is required

Experience

• PGY-1 and PGY-2 required, or PGY-1 plus 2 years of direct patient care experience in a specialized area required, or 5 years of hospital experience (with at least 4 years in a specialized area) required

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in the state of Maryland required
• Board Certification in area of specialty required. A recent PGY2 would have one year from eligibility to obtain board certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical or administrative problems.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise, consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate methods and task sequences.
• PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by performing duties that allow others to provide direct patient care (e.g., performing lab tests).
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Responsible as an individual contributor but may sometimes direct one or two other employees. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $118,331 - $230,172