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THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

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Participates in direct patient care with a medical or surgical team.

Assists with therapeutic decisions such as drug product selection, drug dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Develops patient care plans in concert with the medical team.

Recommends therapy or alternative approaches based on interpretation of relevant medical literature and clinical experience.

Makes verbal or written recommendations in a clear, succinct and appropriate manner.

Considers age, weight and organ function (e.g. renal, hepatic) when evaluating patients and patient’s therapies when making recommendations.

Interviews patients and conducts physical assessments to determine medical history, previous medication condition and response to therapy.

Interprets laboratory and other patient-specific data to develop treatment plans and to monitor response to therapy.

Applies pharmacokinetic principles in order to achieve efficacious, safe and economical pharmacotherapeutic regimens.

Responds to therapeutic queries posed by physicians and other healthcare providers.

Identifies and corrects drug-related problems such as complications resulting from drug therapy (ineffective therapy, allergic reactions and adverse drug reactions).

Establishes procedures for detecting significant drug-drug, drug-laboratory and drug-food interactions. Makes recommendations to avoid such interactions.

Performs basic CPR and participates in drug therapy management during medical emergencies.

Ensures a continuum of care by cooperating with other health professionals and outside health organizations.

Counsels patients and/or caregiver as to the proper administration, potential adverse reactions, storage of medications, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is required. 

Master of Science, PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is preferred. 

Five years of clinical pharmacy experience required with Bachelor’s degree.

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency or a fellowship; or five years relative clinical experience required. Completion of a PGY2 Residency is preferred.

Certification from the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties is preferred. If specific practice involves the Anticoagulation Clinic, then certification as an Anticoagulation Provider is preferred.

Additional Information

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