CLINICAL PHARM D

About the role

Reviews written medication orders and prescriptions to determine ingredients, strength and dosage required. This includes a professional judgment concerning the appropriateness of the medication selected relative to potential allergies, toxicity, and adverse drug reactions with other medications ordered. When necessary, contacts the physician to clarify orders and/or make recommendations concerning alternate therapy. Participates in all clinical activities including consultation, drug information, and rounding.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, allergies, toxicity, and adverse drug reactions
• Contact physicians to clarify orders and recommend alternate therapy when needed
• Participate in clinical activities including consultation, drug information, and rounding
• Maintain unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and clinical certifications per Staff Education and Training policy GA-057
• Communicate effectively with all patient populations and staff using organization-wide communication techniques
• Advocate for quality patient safety and satisfaction
• Carry a paging device and respond to all calls within a reasonable time when on call
• Provide clinical pharmacy services seven days a week, 24 hours a day

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor's Degree with related clinical pharmacy experience
• Maryland Board of Pharmacy Licensure (unexpired, unsuspended)
• Unexpired, unsuspended driver's license if driving is required for routine job duties
• 2–3 years related experience in hospital pharmacy, pharmacy practice residency, Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy, or 5 years of related clinical experience

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills necessary to complete position requirements
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in communicating with customers and promoting a positive service atmosphere
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work
• Ability to drive as part of routine job duties (if required)

Schedule

• Rotating weekend and evening shifts
• Holiday duties required
• On-call coverage with pager response required