What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Meritus Health?
Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off, evenings, full-time, varied hours
Make a Difference Through Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated medication management, clinical services, and drug information support. Working closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for patients of all ages.
What You'll Do
Education
Candidates must meet one of the following:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Make a Difference Through Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated medication management, clinical services, and drug information support. Working closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for patients of all ages.
What You'll Do
- Review, verify, and dispense medication orders in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Oversee pharmacy personnel in the preparation and distribution of medications.
- Ensure compliance with USP 797 standards for sterile compounding.
- Monitor medication therapies for safety, effectiveness, allergies, contraindications, drug interactions, and appropriate dosing.
- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and medication management protocols.
- Conduct medication histories and support medication reconciliation efforts.
- Provide timely and accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and families.
- Educate staff and patients on medication therapies and best practices.
- Document clinical interventions and pharmacy activities accurately.
- Detect, report, and help prevent adverse drug events and medication errors.
- Support formulary management and medication-use optimization initiatives.
- Mentor pharmacy staff, residents, students, and interns.
- Participate in quality improvement projects, department meetings, and organizational initiatives.
- Promote a culture of patient safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, OR
- Board Certification (BCPS), OR
- More than 5 years of experience with at least 50% of practice in a clinical pharmacist role.
- Maryland Pharmacist License required or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Pharmacists obtaining licensure through reciprocity or recent graduates must secure Maryland licensure within 4 months of hire or graduation, as applicable.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Teaching, mentoring, and leadership abilities.
- Work alongside highly skilled physicians, nurses, and pharmacy professionals.
- Participate in advanced clinical pharmacy services and stewardship programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and ongoing development.
- Collaborative environment focused on patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Make a meaningful impact on patient care across the continuum of treatment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.