Job Description

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education. Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.


Prepare and deliver medications and information to physicians, nurses, other health-care providers and patients within the hospital correctly and in a timely manner, in accordance with Maryland Board of Pharmacy Regulations and UM UCH policies and procedures. Supervises and is responsible for technical staff in all phases of their delegated duties. Check all orders, IV admixtures, repacking of meds, floor stocks, and emergency medication supplies that leave the pharmacy. Interacts with patient population from neonate to elderly with all types of illnesses. Interacts with physician, nursing staff and patients as consultant and educator regarding medication usage. Provides daily pharmaceutical care to patients through prevention, adverse drug reaction management and review, target drug monitoring, adjusting renally-eliminated medications, pharmacokinetic consults, transitioning patients to oral therapy, participates in inter-disciplinary patient care rounds, and identifies medications for future improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
Education & Training: Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy; Doctorate of Pharmacy, Hospital Residency or similar experience desirable. Licensed, or eligible, to practice pharmacy in the State of Maryland. Applicants whose Maryland licensure is pending, either by reciprocity from another state or recent Pharmacy Graduate, will work under direct supervision of a licensed staff pharmacist (for a period not to exceed 6 months) until Maryland licensure is obtained. Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete duties within prescribed time frames. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and open lines of communications. Ability to organize and manage time effectively. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to use good judgment in implementing and planning pharmaceutical care. Ability to communicate with patients of various ages. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of people. Ability to move/lift/transport/carry objects and articles of varying size and weight. Ability to collaborate with peers. Strongly Preferred: Hospital Experience
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