Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, NICU and Pediatrics

Adventist HealthCare’s Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for our Pediatric and NICU departments in Rockville, MD. Qualified candidates will be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for our Level III NICU and Pediatric units who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist you will:
• Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient’s medications
• Follow the patient’s progress to determine the effects of the patient’s medications on his or her health
• Consult with the patient’s physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals
• Review and verify physician orders for appropriateness
• Participate in Patient care rounds
• Counsel and educate patients/patient’s family about their medications
• Serve as a preceptor for Pharmacy resident and students
• Educate pharmacists, nurses and physicians
• Assist with protocol development, guidelines, order sets, and policies & procedures related to safe and effective medication use in the specialty area
• Optimizing therapeutic outcomes while providing cost effective treatment
• Conducting research or Medication Usage Evaluations (MUE)
• Participate in hospital/health-system committees
• Participate in Pharmacy Team monthly meetings and weekly huddles

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

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Savor the unique advantages of the Maryland and the District of Columbia area, including free museums and monuments as well as a wide selection of restaurants, concert venues and national parks. The region is home to many government entities, embassies and business headquarters resulting in a very diverse mix of cultures, backgrounds and traditions. Shady Grove Medical Center is located in the center of the East Coast and offers easy access to visit other areas by car, train or plane.

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