Clinical Pharmacist Nights
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides
pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a
more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets
physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical
supplies in accordance with established operational procedures
professional standards or practice as well as state and district
and Federal laws. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Evaluates
medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves
discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the
physician clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses
medication. Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the
compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative
products when appropriate. Prepares IV admixtures and compounds
sterile products including but not limited to: large volume
parenteral mini-bags TPN solutions and hazardous agents including
cytotoxic drugs. Independently responds to non-evaluative drug
information requests. Monitors and takes appropriate action to
ensure optimum patient drug therapy drug selection and minimal
adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior
clinical pharmacist/manager. Reviews patient profile to determine
contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to
assure appropriateness based on the therapeutic intent and the
patient's physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug
therapy under the supervision of a clinical level pharmacist or
above when working in a decentralized setting. Dispenses controlled
substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled
substances assuring legal requirements and departmental policies
and procedures are consistently followed. Provides technical
supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance
to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians' accuracy in
the preparation and packaging of medications. Enters and verifies
computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized setting
may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and
counsel them on potential adverse effects. Maintains own knowledge
of current trends and developments in the field by reading
literature attending related seminars and conferences and
completing continuing education credits as required by the
department. Participates in departmental and hospital education
programs such as journal club grand rounds professional
organizations and other education programs. Contributes to the
achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to
department policies procedures quality standards and safety
standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and
accreditation regulations. Participates in meetings and on
committees and represents the department and the hospital in
community outreach efforts as appropriate. Participates in
multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimal
Qualifications Education Doctoral degree from an accredited college
of pharmacy required or Equivalent Pharmacy degree from an
accredited college of Pharmacy required Experience 1-2 years of
direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required
Completion of PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred Licenses and
Certifications PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist in the state of
practice required Board certification preferred Knowledge Skills
and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic
computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of :
USD $102,606.00 - USD $196,996.00 /Yr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Towson , Clinical Pharmacist Nights, Healthcare , Silver Spring, Maryland
