Clinical Pharmacist I Alternative
About the role
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means youll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade A hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, weve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Description
Schedule: 2:30 PM 1:00 AM; 7-on/7-off rotation
This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive medication therapy management services, including both clinical and distributive functions. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure medication therapy is safe, effective, efficient, and cost-conscious.
Key pharmacy services include, but are not limited to, medication distribution, therapy monitoring, order management, drug information support, and dosing. The pharmacist ensures continuity of patient care by adhering to departmental policies, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and all applicable regulatory standards.
This role provides oversight and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians within their scope of practice and may contribute to the training and education of new team members and learners through both practical and didactic instruction. The pharmacist practices independently within the scope of licensure, following established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, with support from Pharmacy Leadership. When designated, this individual may assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of pharmacy leadership.
Specific responsibilities are maintained and documented internally by the Department of Pharmacy.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:
- Deliver pharmaceutical care by promoting optimal drug therapy and ensuring safe medication use
- Review patient-specific data to assess medication needs, verify medication orders, and oversee the preparation, dispensing, distribution, and monitoring of medications
- Collaborate with and provide education to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers
- Serve as a preceptor for students and trainees as assigned
- Support quality, safety, and cost-effective care through ongoing evaluation and improvement of medication use processes across patient populations
- Supervise and direct pharmacy staff to ensure compliance with service standards and operational excellence
- Participate in and/or provide direct patient care across various settings as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Experience
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) required, except for candidates who graduated from a U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003, or possess a foreign equivalent degree
- Valid Maryland Pharmacist License
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Schedule
Shift: 2:30 pm to 1 am; 7 on, 7 off schedule rotation
Compensation
- Pay Range:$57.13-$85.75
- Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Quick facts
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Towson, MD
- Posted
- May 24, 2026
- Closes
- June 23, 2026
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