You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Facility Type:
Pharmacy
Start Date:
ASAP
Length of Assignment:
4 weeks
Schedule:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Certification Needed:
MTM Certification, Maryland Board of Pharmacy Immunization Certified
State License Needed:
Licensed through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to serve as a vital link between pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff. In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical services, design therapeutic initiatives, and act as a primary clinical resource for physicians and nurses. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of pharmacy support staff, manage 340B program compliance, and ensure safe medication dispensing and inventory practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical services and act as a central resource for clinical practice issues, patient therapies, and care decisions.
- Access and interpret patient-specific information to make sound clinical judgments across diverse patient populations.
- Produce clinical recommendations, review current programs, and assist with the implementation of therapeutic initiatives.
- Coordinate all clinical pharmacy functions within the department and promote staff pharmacist participation in drug quality surveillance.
- Assure the provision of high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for patients.
- Maintain safe medication dispensing practices.
- Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of 340B program protocols and develop strategies to ensure strict adherence to 340B guidelines.
- Consistently complete internal audits, compile audit reports, and maintain highly organized files.
- Operate the pharmacy POS and inventory software, troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, and maintain accurate change documentation.
- Oversee the day-to-day supervision and scheduling of pharmacy support staff, including Technicians, Cashiers, and Drivers.
- Foster a collaborative working environment, ensure appropriate cross-training, and create future leaders through active mentoring.
- Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements, as well as TJC (The Joint Commission) standards.
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience.
- Completion of an Ambulatory Care Residency is preferred.
- Valid State Board of Pharmacy Licensure and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification.
- Immunization Certification and CPR Certification are preferred.
Skills
- Mathematical Proficiency: Ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and fractions across all units of measure.
- Reasoning Ability: Expert problem-solving skills; ability to analyze multiple factors, conflicting information, and abstract variables to draw valid conclusions.
- Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Technology: Advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and specific pharmacy information systems.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.