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

  • PGY-1 Acute/Ambulatory Patient Care: Under supervision of Residency Director or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Evaluates and monitors drug therapy of assigned patients. 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: Responds to evaluative and non-evaluative drug information requests; Performs drug use evaluations. Prepares monographs and other reports (medication errors, adverse drug reactions, etc.) as require. Participates in the development, implementation, and management of clinical practice guidelines and therapeutic interchange programs.
  • Practice Management: 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 of significance to the practice site, including preparation and presentation of a final project report.
  • Participates in formulary management, including strategic planning for drug shortages. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. 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.
  • Clinical: Provides clinical counseling, training and education to assist physicians and healthcare providers for positive outcomes. Plans, directs and coordinates the clinical aspects of pharmaceutical services for patients. Reviews patients' profile to determine possible contraindications with the prescription.
  • Develops clinical pharmacy standards related to and develops organizational policies/protocols to ensure quality of medical therapy. Monitor patients for therapeutic and adverse events. Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines, minimizes non-formulary drug use, eliminates therapeutic duplication and makes recommendations for appropriate therapy.
  • Monitors drug therapy of assigned patients. Identifies areas for optimum drug therapy and assures drugs/dosages are accurate based on the therapeutic intent and the patients' physiologic functions. Participates autonomously in patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a therapeutic plan.
  • Education: Provides education to patients and medical staff on prescribed medications. Provides drug and clinical information to other healthcare professionals in response to specific questions relating to new evolving issues related to the care of patients. Provides product information regarding products, product availability, use, dose and adverse effects to patients, physicians, nurses to assure safe and effective utilization of meds and IVs. Develops and conducts in-services for nurses, physicians, pharmacists and technicians.
  • Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD, Competencies etc.)
  • Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
  • Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit. Coordinate patient care with inpatient colleagues for patients. Maintains a close working relationship with nursing and other clinical staff, including physicians in order to coordinate the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services. Provide education to patients.


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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Doctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required
    • advanced degree preferred

    Experience

    • Prior work experience not required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist - Pharmacist license in the state of Maryland required within 120 days from the date of hire.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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


    This position has a hiring range of $60,632 - $107,494

     


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