What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will support the Pain and Palliative Programs in both the inpatient setting and outpatient palliative clinic. They will advance medication safety related to pain and optimize opioid prescribing practices while serving as a key clinical partner in the management of patients with sickle cell disease. This role also provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy support to the outpatient palliative care clinic, enhancing symptom management and overall patient experience.
Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient and cost-effective; pharmacy services provided may include, but are not limited to, medication distribution, interdisciplinary patient care rounds, medication history oversight, patient education, medication therapy monitoring, medication orders management, drug information, and drug dosing; takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas; ensures that patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies; provides oversight and direction to Pharmacy Technicians working within their area of practice; may provide training and education to onboarding team members and other learners, as requested through practical and didactic experiences; acts independently within the scope of their license and areas of expertise with the help of general policies, procedures and practice guidelines with support from Pharmacy Leadership; may be required to act in the capacity of another pharmacy leader in their absence or when designated to do so.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I is recognized as the expert in own area within the organization; has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and/or function; interprets internal and external issues and recommends solutions/best practices; solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify solutions; and may lead projects.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will support the Pain and Palliative Programs in both the inpatient setting and outpatient palliative clinic. They will advance medication safety related to pain and optimize opioid prescribing practices while serving as a key clinical partner in the management of patients with sickle cell disease. This role also provides comprehensive pharmacotherapy support to the outpatient palliative care clinic, enhancing symptom management and overall patient experience.
Responsible for providing medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient and cost-effective; pharmacy services provided may include, but are not limited to, medication distribution, interdisciplinary patient care rounds, medication history oversight, patient education, medication therapy monitoring, medication orders management, drug information, and drug dosing; takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas; ensures that patient care is maintained through compliance with the department's policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy, and other applicable regulatory bodies; provides oversight and direction to Pharmacy Technicians working within their area of practice; may provide training and education to onboarding team members and other learners, as requested through practical and didactic experiences; acts independently within the scope of their license and areas of expertise with the help of general policies, procedures and practice guidelines with support from Pharmacy Leadership; may be required to act in the capacity of another pharmacy leader in their absence or when designated to do so.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist I is recognized as the expert in own area within the organization; has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and/or function; interprets internal and external issues and recommends solutions/best practices; solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify solutions; and may lead projects.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent
- 6 years experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years plus PGY-1 Residency required OR 3 years experience plus specialized pharmacy certification
- Maryland Pharmacist License
- Specialty Residency
- Board Certified preferred
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $60.76-$97.01
- Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $60.76-$97.01
- Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
Salary : $61 - $97