Pharmacist jobs in Dundalk, MD

JOB SUMMARY:
Perform all tasks related to medication dispensing; educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication outcomes; provide drug information services to providers and consumers; serve as pharmacy representative to health center committees as requested; assist in student preceptor programs; participate in research programs where appropriate

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance, Policies, and Procedures
*Is aware and follows pharmacy policies and procedures
*Contributes to development and up-dating of policies and procedures

Checking, Examining, and Recording
*Maintains drug inventory level commensurate with utilization with feedback
*Performs monthly narcotic audits
*Takes responsibility for organizing drug information resources in the pharmacy department

Patient Focus
*Appropriately educates patients on medication use
*Appropriately triages patients to other providers as necessary.
*Provides accurate information to providers and patients

Communication
*Attends weekly case conference meetings
*Attends monthly staff meetings
*Serves on CBHS committees
*Precepts pharmacy and pharmacy tech students
*Discusses possible side effects and interactions
*Treats patients in a respectful and confidential manner

Problem Solving and Decision Making
*Suggests improvements in daily operations
*Takes on special projects as requested

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*Required: Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Pharm.D, RpH or equivalent degree preferred or have passed a foreign equivalency exam
*Current Maryland State Pharmacy License in good standing
*Desired: Medication Therapy Management certification; Board certification Disease management
*Desired: Previous pharmacist experience in a high volume retail setting
*Attention to detail and sense of urgency