General Summary of PositionWe are hiring for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center on a PRN basis. For this position, we are seeking primarily evening shift availability with the ability to cover every 4th weekend.Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures, professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication.Assesses feasibility, compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including, but not limited to: large volume parenteral, mini-bags, TPN solutions, and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.Monitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection, and minimal adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above, when working in a decentralized setting.Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances, assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians' accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications.Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting, may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects. Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree PharmD or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required Experience1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required PGY-1 preferred Licenses and CertificationsRPH - Registered Pharmacist Licensure in the state of Maryland required Board certification preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340

General Summary of PositionWe are actively recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist I to join our Central Pharmacy team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center full-time.Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures, professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication.Assesses feasibility, compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including, but not limited to: large volume parenteral, mini-bags, TPN solutions, and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs.Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.Monitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection, and minimal adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.Reviews patient profile to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or above, when working in a decentralized setting.Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances, assuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians' accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications.Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting, may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects. Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree or equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required Experience1-2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required Completion of PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred Licenses and CertificationsPHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the District of Columbia required Board certification preferred This position has a hiring range of $100,588 - $190,340

General Summary of PositionWe are recruiting for an experienced Pharmacist to join MedStar Health at our distribution center in Elkridge, Maryland on a PRN basis. This position is PRN weekdays and weekends, day shift only (6AM-230PM).Performs medication verification duties of a pharmacist in a drug distribution setting. Works with lead technician to coordinate pharmacy activities and ensures a smooth workflow. Oversees filling of medications, in prepared dosage forms including not limited to oral solids, oral liquids, nebulizers and injectables. Responsible for verifying the accuracy of all picked and assembled medications for timely delivery to hospital pharmacies. Ensures records (electronic and paper) are processed for medications requested and dispensed. Works closely with healthcare facilities being serviced, and as a back-up to the lead technician, interacts with medication re-packager and drug wholesaler to ensure the uninterrupted provision of medications to customer pharmacies. Works closely with staff in a cooperative and team environment to ensure accurate and timely completion of daily medication filling activities. Provides clinical guidance in substitution of medication NDC based on formulary changes, contract pricing changes and drug shortages. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes 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.Ensures medication totes are secured and ready for delivery by the designated timeframe.Maintains strong communication with hospital customers and entity leadership.Oversees the activities of the members of the pharmacy work team; provides general instructions on routine work.Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.Participates in training and leading daily activities within the pharmacy; facilitates a cooperative work team environment.Performs other duties as assigned.Provides clinical expertise on medication selection.Verifies the accuracy of drugs, doses and quantities of medications pulled and assembled for delivery to inpatient hospital pharmacies. Minimum QualificationsEducation Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D. required Experience1-2 years Hospital pharmacy experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of $48.36 - $91.51