Advanced Practice Pharmacist - BWMC

The University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy (UMSOP), Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR) has an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center's Pulmonary Clinic located in Glen Burnie, MD.

Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement; the School conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.

UMB Core Values

Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.

Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at participating University System of Maryland schools; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Employees whose job duties require them to work in a clinical setting or at clinical or field sites are required to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirements of those specific sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

Primary Duties

Provide advanced clinical services including performing a thorough medication reconciliation and assessment to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems.

Provide advanced clinical services for individuals with acute and chronic pulmonary and sleep-related breathing conditions, including, but not limited to, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), obstructive and central sleep apnea, and other complex cardiopulmonary disorders.

Perform comprehensive medication reconciliation and assessment to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems. Recommendations are documented during the clinic encounter and communicated to the clinic provider or, when appropriate, to the patient’s outside healthcare providers. Follow-up appointments are scheduled as clinically necessary.

Manage discharge medication needs and provide medication education for patients with COPD who are admitted to BWMC and subsequently discharged for post-hospital follow-up in the pulmonary clinic.

Provide transitional care pharmacy services to support patients transitioning from the hospital to the outpatient clinic, including participation in rounds, clinic visits, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Evaluate the clinical and financial impact of specialty medications and high-cost pulmonary therapies; identify opportunities to optimize site of care, medication acquisition strategies, formulary selection, and benefit utilization.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development to enhance service quality, productivity, and institutional best practices.

Provide institutional service through committee participation and other activities that support the hospital and pharmacy program.

Precept PharmD students and pharmacy residents and contribute approximately 10%25 effort to the School of Pharmacy PharmD curriculum including on-site assignments.

Provide quality improvement services through engagement in advanced pharmaceutical scholarly and research activities, including conducting or participating in research and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at local, regional, and national meetings; provide written or delivered reviews on current topics as appropriate.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute clinical expertise to support optimal patient care, medication use, and pharmacy practice.

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctoral degree in pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a pharmacy, OR
• One (1) year post-baccalaureate or post-doctoral/post-graduate pharmacy residency (PGY1) plus one (1) year of experience, OR
• Two (2) years post-baccalaureate or post-doctoral/post-graduate pharmacy residency (PGY2).

Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland licensure in good standing to practice as a pharmacist or a federal district licensure where the work will be performed upon hire.

Certification in a relevant specialty by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy Board such as Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) or Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) eligibility preferred.

Other: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their indications, interactions and potential side effects. Knowledge and understanding of relevant physiology, pathophysiology and disease states. Skill in the assessment of patients and their drug regimens. Skill in the development of pharmacotherapeutic plans.

Skill in educating health professional students and residents. Skill in communicating with people of all levels. Excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems and Office 365.

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $125,000 - $143,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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