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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Hourly
Industries: Not specified

Description

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all medicine-use-related activities to ensure appropriate distribution of medications. All areas of responsibility are subject to review by a licensed pharmacist.
Education

  • Pharm.D. student actively enrolled in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. required
Experience
  • 1 year 6 months experience in a hospital setting required
Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification program required and
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Maryland required or
  • has been granted required or
  • is eligible for, a pharmacy student exemption from pharmacy technician registration by the State of MD required and
  • PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  • Under direct supervision, contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Assists in preparing required reports by compiling information.
  • Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance of automated drug distribution system. Serves as a resource to nursing and pharmacy technicians regarding the use and control of drugs in the automated system.
  • Assists pharmacist with filling orders and IV preparation and delivery.
  • Checks stock on a regular basis to ensure that stock is maintained in accordance with FDA requirements.
  • Participates in the training of pharmacy technicians and other nonprofessional personnel to assist in the drug distribution process and ensure timely delivery of medications.
  • Under direct supervision, advises patients, family, and health care professionals on use of various
  • medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
  • Under direct supervision, compounds, labels, and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
  • Under direct supervision, ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances.
  • Under direct supervision, prepares clear and concise clinical briefs for use by nurses, medical staff, and pharmacy.
  • Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care, consults with and advises medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals.
  • Upon demonstration of competency in research and appropriate patient care, uses principles of patient-centered care, works with unit-based staff and medical staff concerning prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical detailing, errors, adverse drug reactions, and complaints.
  • Upon demonstration of competency to preceptor, monitors drug therapy for appropriateness based on individual patient parameters and suggests alternate drug dosage and/or drug therapy when appropriate.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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