Clinical Pharmacist -Population Health
Facility: University of Maryland Medical System
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Linthicum Heights, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: CRP: PHSO LUMERIS
Posted FTE: 1
Job Posting Category: Professionals
Hours of Work: M-F, 8a-4p
Job ID #: 43632
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: NA
License/Cert Required: Not Indicated
Minimum Experience: NA
Specialty Type: Pharmacy
What You Will Do:
The Clinical Pharmacist will provide medication therapy management (MTM) services for various populations (self-insured, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, etc) including activities such as medication adherence and generic dispensing rate to optimize drug therapy and improve therapeutic outcomes. Additional responsibilities may include interfacing with PBMs, developing and analyzing pharmacy utilization reports, academic detailing, maximizing medication-related quality metrics, and participating as a member of a care management interdisciplinary team.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is required. (Entry level doctorate of pharmacy is acceptable in lieu of a BS degree and is preferred).
-Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Minimum of one year clinical experience preferably in managed care or ambulatory care or successful completion of one or two years post-doctoral residency/fellowship. Medicare experience preferred
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of generally accepted pharmacy principles, practices, and procedures; pharmacology and therapeutics; drug information systems are required.
-Demonstrates a commitment to expanding knowledge base and skills in the areas of pharmaceutical sciences, practice management and/or pharmaceutical care services for the purpose of improving patient safety, ensuring effective medication use and enhancing job satisfaction.
-Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft Office.
-Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work with medical, nursing and various allied health staff in order to successfully provide optimal patient care. Ability to effectively and efficiently discuss clinical information regarding medications from all sources (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, etc.) in patient-friendly language.
-Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
-Strong decision making skills
-Ability to analyze and interpret data
-Strong customer service skills
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical System
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Linthicum Heights, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: CRP: PHSO LUMERIS
Posted FTE: 1
Job Posting Category: Professionals
Hours of Work: M-F, 8a-4p
Job ID #: 43632
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: NA
License/Cert Required: Not Indicated
Minimum Experience: NA
Specialty Type: Pharmacy
What You Will Do:
The Clinical Pharmacist will provide medication therapy management (MTM) services for various populations (self-insured, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, etc) including activities such as medication adherence and generic dispensing rate to optimize drug therapy and improve therapeutic outcomes. Additional responsibilities may include interfacing with PBMs, developing and analyzing pharmacy utilization reports, academic detailing, maximizing medication-related quality metrics, and participating as a member of a care management interdisciplinary team.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is required. (Entry level doctorate of pharmacy is acceptable in lieu of a BS degree and is preferred).
-Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Minimum of one year clinical experience preferably in managed care or ambulatory care or successful completion of one or two years post-doctoral residency/fellowship. Medicare experience preferred
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of generally accepted pharmacy principles, practices, and procedures; pharmacology and therapeutics; drug information systems are required.
-Demonstrates a commitment to expanding knowledge base and skills in the areas of pharmaceutical sciences, practice management and/or pharmaceutical care services for the purpose of improving patient safety, ensuring effective medication use and enhancing job satisfaction.
-Ability to use computer systems including Microsoft Office.
-Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work with medical, nursing and various allied health staff in order to successfully provide optimal patient care. Ability to effectively and efficiently discuss clinical information regarding medications from all sources (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, etc.) in patient-friendly language.
-Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
-Strong decision making skills
-Ability to analyze and interpret data
-Strong customer service skills
*LI-AB1
~CB
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
