Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Relief (As Needed Basis)
Listed compensation
$99K–$141K
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to work on an as needed basis. Varied shifts, days, evenings and weekends. Additional shift differential for working off shifts.
Job Summary
Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
Example of Essential Functions
- This position is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages through integrated drug distribution, clinical services, and provision of drug information.
- S/he collaborates with medical and nursing staff to ensure high quality, safe medication management.
- S/he ensures that all medication standards as documented in standard operating procedures and/or state/federal regulations are maintained.
- The Pharmacist also shares professional responsibility for oversight of Pharmacy Technicians’ work to ensure accuracy and timeliness of pharmaceutical preparations.
- The Pharmacist also shares responsibility for serving as a resource to patients. S/he participates in demonstrates ownership of continual process/quality improvement and demonstrates professional responsibility for ongoing personal development.
- This position performs decentralized unit – based care to patients and other medical professional staff
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work with others in a professional, coaching manner. Proficient in assessing the use and application of new technology, including complex equipment and medication delivery systems. Problem solving and analytical thinking required.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience is required.
- Maryland Pharmacist license or eligible to reciprocate required.
- PGY-1 residency, clinical certification or equivalent clinical experience required.
- Previous hospital or clinical experience required.
Patient Contact
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
X__Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
_X_Infant (31 thru 12 months)
_X_Child (13 months thru 12 years)
_X_Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
_X_Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
_X_Geriatric (66+ years)
Physical Demands
Light Work - Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes and/or carrying up to 10 pounds, or requiring walking or standing to a significant degree (about six [6] hours a day).
Ergonomic Risk Factors
Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
Working Conditions
A. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category B – MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to Manager
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.
Hourly range: $47.43 - $67.96
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages through integrated drug distribution and clinical services. Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to ensure safe medication management and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a Maryland Pharmacist license, and a PGY-1 residency or equivalent clinical experience. Previous hospital or clinical experience is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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