Pharmacist (Germantown)
Holy Cross

Job Info

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Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist with demonstrated knowledge working in a hospital setting. Must have Critical Care pharmacy experience. This position will support our Germantown Hospital location.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.

What We Offer:

Medical Benefits effective on day one of employment, Paid Time Off as well as Holiday Pay

403B Savings Plan

Free Parking

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Great Work Life Balance
***Must have demonstrated Hospital Critical Care experience***

General Summary:

• Interprets and evaluates physician orders in order to prepare and dispense appropriate medications to patients at Holy Cross Health for the Pharmacy Department
• Manages drug therapy of patients.
• Reviews, accesses and maintains patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplication to provide a consistent quality of patient care and appropriate drug therapy.
• Provides information to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• May assist in developing competencies for the department.
• Assists in the supervision of pharmacy technicians in distributive functions and departmental operations under the direction of the pharmacy operations manager and director of pharmacy.
• Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs and improve quality.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

• Active Maryland Pharmacy Licensure
• Active BLS and ACLS Certification

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

** Residency Training Highly Preferred**

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy.
• Able to communicate effectively, speak, write and comprehend English.
• Able to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff in order to meet departmental objectives. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Preferred: Knowledge of software: Word, Excel, Power Point; ASHP accredited residency, membership in ASHP, MSHP, MPhS, and WMSHP.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements: Capable of exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Some pushing and pulling of carts is required along with bending, stooping (10% of time), considerable standing and walking (50% of time) and occasional lifting, usually no more than twenty pounds. Must have auditory acuity.

Visual Acuity: Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions: The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Strict aseptic technique must be followed in preparation of intravenous admixtures and chemotherapeutic agents and precautions must be taken against personal risk of contamination and exposure to infections during cardiac arrest team service.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the director of pharmacy; accountable to pharmacy operations manager for matters pertaining to pharmacy operations.
• Accountable for directing the activities of pharmacy technicians related to patient care and departmental and professional standards.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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