Job Description

General Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the assessment of patients including development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. This person interprets and performs complex patient care procedures that are specific to their area of expertise. In the absence of the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, the Clinical Pharmacist will assume the Coordinator’s duties. Patients served include infant, child and adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator and/or the Director of Pharmacy.

Company DescriptionExperience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.  The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

 

QualificationsGraduate from accredited school of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and clinical experience (residency) are acceptable in lieu of PharmD.Current Maryland License or eligible for licensure in the State of Maryland required.One – two years as Clinical Pharmacist in institutional setting preferred.

Working Conditions

Works inside in a clean, well-light environment.Fast paced; exposed to frequent interruptions, variability in work load, and multiple demands.Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) precautions and safe handling practices.Required participation in on-call rotation with Clinical Pharmacist.May be required to work beyond normal tour of duty and rotate shifts based on department needs.This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of annual testing.

Physical Requirements

Walking  -  Occasional  - 10-20 lbs.Standing - Occasional  - 10-20 lbs.Sitting Frequent Less than 10 lbs.Bending  - Occasional  - 10-20 lbs.Ascending/Descending Stairs Occasional Less than 20 lbs.Reaching  - Occasional Less than 20 lbs.Lifting -  Occasional  - 20-35 lbs.Carrying - Occasional - 10-20 lbs.Pushing/Pulling  - Occasional  - 50-75 lbs.Good visual acuity to read physicianorders, literature and computerterminals FrequentManual dexterity for computer. FrequentAdditional Information

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