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Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
#40120
Remote / WFH
University of Maryland Medical System
Job Description
The Pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive medication therapy management services to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and cost-conscious patient care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the Pharmacist provides both clinical and operational pharmacy services, including medication order verification, drug therapy monitoring, patient education, medication distribution, and participation in interdisciplinary care teams.
This role promotes optimal medication use through evidence-based pharmaceutical care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. The Pharmacist also serves as a resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff while supporting the development of pharmacy team members, residents, students, and other learners. The position functions independently within the scope of licensure and organizational policies, with support from Pharmacy Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to promote safe and effective medication therapy outcomes.
Review, verify, and monitor medication orders while ensuring accurate preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
Assess patient-specific clinical information to optimize medication therapy and support positive patient outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members on medication therapies and best practices.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient-centered care initiatives.
Support medication-use evaluations, quality improvement programs, and cost-management strategies to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Provide guidance, oversight, and support to Pharmacy Technicians and other pharmacy personnel.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and newly onboarded team members, as assigned.
Participate in committees, strategic initiatives, departmental projects, and continuing education activities.
Maintain compliance with departmental policies, Board of Pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
3 years experience required OR PGY-1 Residency.
1 year specialty pharmacy experience required for retail areas.
Maryland Pharmacist License.
Education & Experience - Preferred
Board Certified preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.
Benefits
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Schedule
Monday-Friday with every 4th weekend coverage
Compensation
Pay Range: $57.87-$92.40
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at [email protected].
This role promotes optimal medication use through evidence-based pharmaceutical care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. The Pharmacist also serves as a resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff while supporting the development of pharmacy team members, residents, students, and other learners. The position functions independently within the scope of licensure and organizational policies, with support from Pharmacy Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to promote safe and effective medication therapy outcomes.
Review, verify, and monitor medication orders while ensuring accurate preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
Assess patient-specific clinical information to optimize medication therapy and support positive patient outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members on medication therapies and best practices.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient-centered care initiatives.
Support medication-use evaluations, quality improvement programs, and cost-management strategies to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Provide guidance, oversight, and support to Pharmacy Technicians and other pharmacy personnel.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students, residents, and newly onboarded team members, as assigned.
Participate in committees, strategic initiatives, departmental projects, and continuing education activities.
Maintain compliance with departmental policies, Board of Pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
3 years experience required OR PGY-1 Residency.
1 year specialty pharmacy experience required for retail areas.
Maryland Pharmacist License.
Education & Experience - Preferred
Board Certified preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.
Benefits
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Schedule
Monday-Friday with every 4th weekend coverage
Compensation
Pay Range: $57.87-$92.40
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at [email protected].
