Job Description

General Summary

The Patient Care Clinician is responsible for the assessment of patients including development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. This person interprets and performs complex patient care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Clinicians are members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care. Patients service include infant through adult-geriatric.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

The Patient Care Clinician Staff Pharmacist will report to the Director of Pharmacy or designee with interaction with the Clinical Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from accredited school of Pharmacy required.
• Licensure: Current Maryland License or eligible for licensure in the State of Maryland required.
• Work Experience: One – two years working experience in an institutional setting preferred.

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a clean, well-light environment.
• Fast paced; exposed to frequent interruptions, variability in work load, and multiple demands.
• Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) precautions and safe handling practices.
• May be required to work beyond normal tour of duty and rotate shifts based on department needs.
• May be required to work beyond normal tour of duty and rotate shifts based on department needs.

Physical Requirements

Frequency weight Handled

• Walking Occasional 10-20 lbs.
• Standing Occasional 10-20 lbs.
• Sitting Frequent Less than 10 lbs.
• Bending Occasional 10-20 lbs.
• Ascending/Descending Stairs Occasional Less than 20 lbs.
• Reaching Occasional Less than 20 lbs.
• Lifting Occasional 20-35 lbs.
• Carrying Occasional 10-20 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling Occasional 50-75 lbs.
• Good visual acuity to read physician orders, literature and computer terminals Frequent
• Manual dexterity for computer. Frequent

Additional Information

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