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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Participates in an organized, directed, postgraduate training program in Pharmacy practice, not to exceed one year, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical care. Experience will be obtained in acute patient care, drug information and drug use policy development, and in practice management.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Acute Patient Care/Ambulatory Patient Care: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Evaluates and monitors drug therapy of assigned patient. Responds to evaluative and non-evaluative drug information requests. Evaluates and dispenses medication order. Prepares intravenous admixtures and compounds sterile products. Compounds extemporaneous product. Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory. Performs nursing unit inspection. Interviews patients to obtain medication history and counsels patients on the safe and appropriate use of medications. Provides coverage for staffing as required for successful completion of educational aspects of Residency Program.
  • Drug Information and Drug Use Policy Development: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Responds to evaluative and non-evaluative drug information request Performs drug use evaluations. Prepares monographs and other reports (medication errors, adverse drug reactions, etc.) as required. Participates in the development, implementation, and management of clinical practice guidelines and therapeutic interchange programs. Provides in-service education for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Practice Management: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Participates in the conduct of quality assurance activities. Participates in the development of the department budget and other financial reports. Participates in the development of departmental statistical report Completes a research project.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland required
    • Advanced degree preferred

    Experience

    • Prior work experience not required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Pharmacist license required in the State of Maryland within 90 days from the date of hire

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Good Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred


    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    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. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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