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The University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy department of Pharmacy Practice & Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR) has an opening for an Advanced Practice Pharmacist at the Springfield Hospital Center located in Sykesville, Maryland. The Springfield Hospital Center is operated by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration and one of the oldest continually operating psychiatric facility in the United States. The hospital is a 220-bed psychiatric facility serving involuntarily committed and forensic patients. The Advanced Practice Pharmacist provides an advanced level of clinical services at the professional level focusing on medication use in patients and populations.Administers and/or supervises staff or drug utilization reporting and maintenance of accurate inventory.This position is responsible for compounding, packaging, labeling and dispensing medications and pharmaceuticals to patients. 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. /_Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. This position is required to be vaccinated against COVID−19. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the_//COVID-19 website//_._// / UMB CORE VALUES: Respect & Integrity, Well-Being & Sustainability, Equity & Justice, and Innovation & Discovery COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY We believe every person brings with them unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives and we value these differences. One of our best opportunities to deliver a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and focused on equality is to hire candidates who share these values. The successful candidate for this position will be able to describe and demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness as well as how they contribute to a respectful, positive workplace. * *BENEFITS (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). /UMB is Ranked Among the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes 2022 & 2023./ // PRIMARY DUTIES * Provide an advanced level of clinical services at the professional level focusing on medication use in patients and populations. * Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders. Detect therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispense medication by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. * Comply with state and federal drug laws as regulated by state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and food and drug administration by monitory unit inspections, maintain records of controlled substances, removing outdated and damaged drugs from pharmacy inventory; * Assist in development pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. * Review, analyze and interpret patient information including health records, medical forms, laboratory work and records of past medication use. * Interact with prescribers and other health professionals regarding appropriate medication use, medication safety and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring. Dispense medications and observe patient reactions in conjunction with a clinical trial. * Review patient medication profiles, dispense and distribute medication. * Provide quality improvement services necessary for accreditation, certification or maintenance of permits and licenses. * Perform formulary reviews as assigned. * Actively monitors medication use in individual patients and populations. * Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols. * Coordinate activities with officials from state agencies and/or state appointed vendors to facilitate patient access to appropriate medication. * Document consultations and prescriber interactions, creates reports that summarize clinical activity and presents them to supervisors, reviewers and oversight panels. * Communicate with prescribers to obtain clear prescriptions by confirming the dosage and formulation to ensure patient's safety. Collaborate with physicians to discuss drug options and incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions. May attend rounds and treatment team meetings. * May precept pharmacy students and residents. * Track drug utilization within hospital analyze drug usage trends in large databases. Administer and/or supervise staff or drug utilization reporting and maintenance of accurate inventory * Perform administrative duties, such as organizing and directing technician's work flow, verify their preparation, labeling, order entries, and inspections, and coordination of drug utilization reporting. * Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: *Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Doctoral degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D) preferred. *Experience: *Two (2) years of experience in a pharmacy, OR One (1) year post-baccalaureate or post-doctoral residency plus one (1) year of experience, OR Two (2) years post-baccalaureate or post-doctoral residency, OR Certification in a relevant specialty by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, such as psychiatry, or Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. *Preferred Experience:* Direct patient management, collaborative drug therapy management or prescriptive authority experience preferred. *Supervisory Experience: *N/A. *Certification/Licensure: *Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) or 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: 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:$121,000 - $141,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience). UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. 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 HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Practice and Science - Academic Support *Title: *Advanced Practice Pharmacist (Springfield Hospital Center) Location: null Requisition ID: 240000P9