Pharmacist-Medical Safety Clinical Specialty, Inpatient

Details

• Department: Inpatient
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, and one 1 weekend rotation every 6-8 weeks
• Hospital: Ascension St. Agnes
• Location: Baltimore, MD

Medical Safety Clinical Specialty position

Required: Knowledge of medication-use safe practices; ISMP initiatives; National Patient Safety Goals; and Process Improvement methodologie

Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technology.

Highly Desired: Advanced study in pharmacy or health care related field, pharmacy residency, or comparable work experience

Required: 3 years of experience in the area of medication safety specialty practice with familiarity of Institutional Pharmacy services, and medication safety regulatory and legal requirement


Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.


Responsibilities

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Additional Preferences

• Maryland registered pharmacist with either a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with at least 2 yrs of progressive hospital experience with direct patient care responsibilities.
• Completion of Pharmacy Practice Residency training highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Pyxis/Pyxis ES, Sentri 7, Meditech with sterile compounding, antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing experience.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff in order to meet departmental and organizational goals.
• Able to handle and manage change in workload and work schedule.
• Membership in ASHP and associated area of practice.
• Board Certification (BCPS or BCACP, BCOP)
• Hospital experience preferred
• PGY1 or PGY2 Residency- with focus towards specific practices eg. Cardiology, ICU, Administration etc.
• Specialty pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service.
• Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management and specialty evidence based medicine in an area appropriate for clinical assignments.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

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