Job Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Job Description

Prepare and deliver medications and information to physicians, nurses, other health-care providers and patients within the hospital correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with Maryland Board of Pharmacy Regulations and UM UCH policies and procedures. Supervises and is responsible for technical staff in all phases of their delegated duties. Check all orders, IV admixtures, repacking of meds, floor stocks, and emergency medication supplies that leave the pharmacy. Interacts with patient population from neonate to elderly with all types of illnesses. Interacts with physician, nursing staff and patients as consultant and educator regarding medication usage. Provides daily pharmaceutical care to patients through prevention, adverse drug reaction management and review, target drug monitoring, adjusting renally-eliminated medications, pharmacokinetic consults, transitioning patients to oral therapy, participates in inter-disciplinary patient care rounds, and identifies medications for future improvement initiatives. Prepare and deliver medications and information to physicians, nurses, other health-care providers and patients within the hospital correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with Maryland Board of Pharmacy Regulations and UM UCH policies and procedures. Supervises and is responsible for technical staff in all phases of their delegated duties. Check all orders, IV admixtures, repacking of meds, floor stocks, and emergency medication supplies that leave the pharmacy. Interacts with patient population from neonate to elderly with all types of illnesses. Interacts with physician, nursing staff and patients as consultant and educator regarding medication usage. Provides daily pharmaceutical care to patients through prevention, adverse drug reaction management and review, target drug monitoring, adjusting renally-eliminated medications, pharmacokinetic consults, transitioning patients to oral therapy, participates in inter-disciplinary patient care rounds, and identifies medications for future improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Participates in Epic order Verification, prepares and delivers medications and information to physicians, nurses, and patients within the hospital. Supervises technical staff in all phases of their duties. Checks all orders, IV admixtures, repackaging of medications, etc. Provide daily pharmaceutical care to patients through prevention, adverse drug reaction management, pharmacokinetic consults and monitoring. Responsibilities: Participates in Epic order Verification, prepares and delivers medications and information to physicians, nurses, and patients within the hospital. Supervises technical staff in all phases of their duties. Checks all orders, IV admixtures, repackaging of medications, etc. Provide daily pharmaceutical care to patients through prevention, adverse drug reaction management, pharmacokinetic consults and monitoring. 

Qualifications

Education & Training: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy; Doctorate of Pharmacy, Hospital Residency or similar experience desirable. Licensed, or eligible, to practice pharmacy in the State of Maryland. Applicants whose Maryland licensure is pending, either by reciprocity from another state or recent Pharmacy Graduate, will work under direct supervision of a licensed staff pharmacist (for a period not to exceed 6 months) until Maryland licensure is obtained.

Work Orientation & Experience: Prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred. The incumbent may require up to three months of detailed job orientation, training and self-study to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions required of hospital pharmacists.

Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete duties within prescribed time frames. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and open lines of communications. Ability to organize and manage time effectively. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to use good judgment in implementing and planning pharmaceutical care. Ability to communicate with patients of various ages. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of people. Ability to move/lift/transport/carry objects and articles of varying size and weight. Ability to collaborate with peers.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: Flat Rate: $59
Other Compensation (if applicable):

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