Job Description

Currently recruiting an Clinical Pharmacist to provide care to active duty military members and their families at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland The Clinical Pharmacist is a full-time position, 80 hours per two weeks, schedule can vary,. Full benefits, including 17 days paid vacation/sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.

DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL PHARMACIST:

• Clinical Pharmacist will be assigned to either the Family Practice Clinic or Internal Medicine Clinic after an orientation period in the Main Pharmacy.
• Their core duties will be emphasized, and individual will be trained appropriately to work closely with providers and nurses.
• Clinical pharmacist privileges may include:
• Assessing patient s response to drug therapy and planning drug therapy based on physician- established diagnoses.
• Ordering and evaluating laboratory tests necessary to evaluate drug therapy effects and outcomes.
• Initiating, modifying, or discontinuing medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states (e.G., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulant, diabetes, asthma, refill clinics, etc.), in cooperation with the medical staff.
• Monitoring and managing pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic characteristics (e.G., aminoglycosides, phenytoin, antithrombotics).
• Initiating or modifying drug therapy for minor acute conditions such as colds, rashes, and allergies.
• Administering prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or protocols.
• Assessing metabolic needs and ordering therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.
• Evaluating medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjusting drug therapy accordingly.
• Consulting with other healthcare