Pharmacist

Job Title: PharmacistJob Description

Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate. Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies). Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed. Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record. Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as the disposal of drugs. Obtains and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy. Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors. Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering, and disposing of drugs. Performs other tasks as assigned. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Hard Skills

Evaluating physician medication orders

Maintaining patient/resident database

Ordering and evaluating laboratory tests

Documenting communication in medical records

Implementing drug safety policies

Maintaining regulatory documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Beltsville, Maryland.

Work Environment

Close-door pharmacy – 12-hour facility. Shift is 4pm – 12am with flexibility to work on weekends and other shifts as needed.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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