General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team! This position represents non-patient care duties such as general cleaning and processing of ventilators, and other general equipment used by the department. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, stocking of supplies, inventorying and trending the use of medical gases, inspection of medical gas outlets as directed, and other duties as assigned.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:·Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures, following established protocol. Ensures equipment is functioning properly.·Disassembles and reassembles department equipment, performing related equipment function checks. Cleans equipment/parts according to established protocols.·Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department, stock area and/or Material Management.·Maintains stock levels of supplies, including sterile and disposable supplies, for designated locations throughout the hospital, including, but not limited to: The Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, MedSTAR, the Emergency Room, etc. Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock.Qualifications: ·High School Diploma or GED.·Vocational/Technical Diploma enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy program or Associate’s degree enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy program·CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation(includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. (within 90 days) Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61

Start the day excited to make a differenceend the day knowing you did. Come join our team.Job Summary:The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and does not have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The Level I MWHC nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare.Interested in beginning your nursing practice in our Medical Care Center at Mary Washington Hospital Apply here!!MedicalMedical Care (4 South) is a 32-bed medical unit. We provide care for a variety of medical needs including but not limited to substance abuse, pneumonia, sepsis, small bowel obstructions, anemia and infections. We have a great supportive team that works well together. We work closely with the attending physicians to provide a care plan that is individualized to each patient need. The collaborative efforts of the physicians, therapist, case managers, clinical care coordinators, nurses and CNA's play a role in communicating to ensure the needs of the patients are being met.Oncology/PalliativeOncology/Palliative (4 North) is a 32-bed oncology/palliative unit. Although most of our patients have a cancer diagnosis, they are typically admitted for medical reasons (sepsis, pneumonia, anemia, etc.). We work very closely with the palliative and hospice departments to ensure that the patients and their families have everything they need when they are discharged. We believe that everyone deserves to be comfortable and with their families for as long as possible. We have a great team and believe that “no one sits unless everyone sits”.Comprehensive Medical Unit (CMU)Comprehensive Medical (5 North) is a 32 bed Comprehensive Medical and Stroke Unit. We are excited to be Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.Our Patients are primarily here for stroke, infectious disease such as Covid and other medical reasons. Our Nurses are NIH (Stroke) Certified. We believe that the Brain is the most important Organ in the Body! On our Unit, Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people suffering from diseases and to transform Human Health!Practice Standards for a Level I Registered Nurse:In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level I Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of: Exemplary Professional Practice Standards Structural Empowerment Practice Standards Transformational Leadership Practice Standards New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice StandardsEssential Functions & Responsibilites:Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assignedQualifications:Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has no experience as a Registered Nurse.Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state.BSN is preferredAHA BLS Provider CPR required at hireNIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 daysAs an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Assistant to join our team! This position represents non-patient care duties such as general cleaning and processing of ventilators, and other general equipment used by the department. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, stocking of supplies, inventorying and trending the use of medical gases, inspection of medical gas outlets as directed, and other duties as assigned.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Cleans and processes instrumentation between procedures, following established protocol. Ensures equipment is functioning properly.Disassembles and reassembles department equipment, performing related equipment function checks. Cleans equipment/parts according to established protocols.Obtains and delivers instrumentation/supplies to/from Sterile Processing Department, stock area and/or Material Management.Maintains stock levels of supplies, including sterile and disposable supplies, for designated locations throughout the hospital, including, but not limited to: The Operating Room, Labor & Delivery, MedStar, the Emergency Room, etc. Replaces depleted stock to par levels. Places orders to replenish stock.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED.Vocational/Technical Diploma enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy program or Associate’s degree enrollment in a COARC approved Respiratory Therapy programCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. (within 90 days) This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61

General Summary of PositionNurses on Postpartum Unit 5D/5F are committed to providing family-centered care to every family.To promote healthy birth outcomes, we manage the high-risk antenatal population in conjunction with the “Special Mom, Special Baby” Program. In this program we see a wide variety of diagnoses that include but not limited to congenital anomalies of mother and/or baby, premature rupture of membranes, diabetic management, hypertension etc. Our achievement of Baby Friendly Designationdemonstratesour commitment to supporting our community with initiation, promotion, and suitability along their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, the interdisciplinary healthcare team collaborates to ensure rooming-in, skin to skin, and breastfeeding exclusivity isaccomplished.Above all, ourpostpartum nurses are proficient with consistently assessing,identifying, and addressing patient’s educational needs and barriers to learning.What We OfferCulture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation-Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $39.00 - $63.406

General Summary of PositionSummaryServes as a member of the Case Management Team and applies RN clinical expertise and medical appropriateness to care coordination and discharge planning. Facilitates the delivery of quality, cost effective, patient-centered care from pre-admission through post-discharge timeframe. Ensures the care is designed to meet individualized patient outcomes. Monitors the care and services delivered to selected patient populations during the acute hospital stay, promotes effective case management and utilization of resources, and works to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes for the acute, and post-hospital phases of care.Key ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to develop and coordinate the plan of care.Communicates with patient, family and/or significant other, health care team, external case manager, community resources, and facility to address appropriate issues and patient/family goals.Demonstrates the ability to develop a plan of care that addresses needs across the continuum; have an intervention for problems identified; develop long- and short-term goals with specific time frames for resolution; identify specific services to be provided in the care plan; include the family/care-giver in the plan of care; and show life planning contingencies such as power of attorney and/or advance directives.Evaluates and documents the patient's response to the plan of care and achievement of outcomes. Makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care as indicated. Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding documentation and confidentiality of information.Maintains knowledge of regulatory agencies' requirements, necessary criteria for admission to various care settings, and Medicare's/Medicaid's reimbursement methods for different levels of care.Manages a caseload of patients. Identifies essential resources needed to implement the plan of care.Manages own professional growth in the area of managed care, care management, other health care, financial trends, clinical practice and research.Manages patient care according to multidisciplinary plan of care and/or managed care contracts by directing decision making and identifying and managing barriers that impact on patient care outcomes.Participates in Performance and Service Improvement teams. Assists in program evaluation through customer service surveys, LOS data analysis, charge/discharge data, comparison to state averages, and best practice/benchmark data.Performs a comprehensive assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to identify patient-specific problems and needs related to diagnosis, treatment, including psychosocial and financial concerns as well as medical.What We OfferCulture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.2-3 years of Clinical Nursing Experience required. 1-2 years of case management experience preferred.Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

General Summary of PositionPerforms technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares all medications, including narcotics, for dispensing, which includes drug selection, labeling, and packaging.Enters medication orders in the computer system, evaluating/editing patient data, checking for drug allergies and duplications, calculating dosage conversions, and determining the number of doses/dosage forms needed.Picks up medication orders from the patient care area at scheduled times.Delivers filled orders to assigned nursing units and departments as scheduled.Assists in checking or investigating missing dose requests.Prepares parenteral admixture solutions.Interprets medication orders for appropriate strength, route, frequency, and duration.Monitors stock inventory levels, and expiration dates, and replenishes supplies of all stock drugs, communicating status/availability of drugs ie. out of stock drugs.Processes drug charges/credits.Performs quality improvement activities such as code carts, Pyxis, and checking outdated medications.Responds to phone calls regarding medication orders.Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required Some college preferred Experience3-4 years of pharmacy technician experience, and 2-4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred Licenses and CertificationsLPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech Registry with the D.C. Board of Pharmacy required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust have good written and verbal communication skills.Must have the ability to utilize computer equipment, prepackaging machines, needles/syringes, and medication carts.Needs basic mathematical skills and a working knowledge of the metric system. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionAssists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesConsistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Material Handler.Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals, and filling of medication carts.Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs.Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.Pulls, fills, and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as neededPerforms hourly or more frequent deliveries and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas based on patient care needs.Repackages individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.Loads and unloads the TUG and restocks medications in the store room as needed. Empties the TUG and resends as needed. Logs all TUG related issues.Completes and maintains relevant controlled substance inventory logs/records.Exchanges medication carts and the IV batch, and recycles all in-date medications. Disposes of all expired medications based on departmental policy.Maintains clean and orderly workstations. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required Experience 6 months of retail or hospital experience or a diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program required Licenses and CertificationsDC DOH - Pharmacy Technician Registration required PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent national certification within 180 Days required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesRequires ability to read and write, knowledge of grammar, medical terminology, and proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals, and keyboard skills.May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, and sterilizing equipment); the preparation, comparison, or checking of reports, records, and related data; and the basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application. This position has a hiring range of $20.039 - $30.385

General Summary of PositionWorks collaboratively with the Clinical Director to assist with implementation, integration, and operational direction of Care Management within the Care Transformation Organization. Facilitates the continuum of care, works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, both internal and external to the organization. Supervises team of lead care managers and care coordinators who coordinate care for at risk Medicare Fee For Service beneficiaries in accordance with the goals and requirements of the Maryland Primary Care Program. Primary goals include provision of longitudinal and episodic care management; facilitating timely access to care, use of alternative care outside traditional office visit, and connection to services for patients who may benefit from behavioral health services and/or social service organizations. Assists the CTO Clinical Operations Manager in managing daily operations of the care coordination team with the goal of maintaining adequate staffing levels and efficient workflow. Acts as a resource and mentor to care managers, care coordinators, and interdisciplinary care team. Performs face-to-face and telephonic care management duties in medical practice and office settings. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Provides leadership, instruction, supervision, and direction to associates providing care management services in the Care Transformation Organization (CTO). Assists with the selection, training, orientation, and assignments of the department staff. Assists with the development of performance standards, and evaluation of associate performance. Initiates and provides recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review progress, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information. Assists in assessing staff professional development and training needs. Identifies training needs related to the clinical software system (data entry / documentation) and programs or processes within the CTO. Implements a plan for training based on identified needs.Provides support to Director's responsibilities and deliverables. Provides coverage for the Director and associates as required.Actively develops and manages care management programs and develops individualized plans of care according to CTO guidelines and other regulatory obligations.Performs care management services in the practice and/or telephonically which includes: assessment, planning, coordinating, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors for timely provision of services. Assists hospital discharge planners and other referral sources with discharge planning.Acts as an advocate while assisting MDPCP beneficiaries to coordinate and gain access to medical, psychiatric, psychosocial and other essential services to meet their healthcare needs.Completes applications for medically necessary services and equipment.Monitors for timely provision of services. Assists hospital case management staff with discharge planning. (Utilization Management (UM) area).Serves as a point of contact to support departmental workflows, processes, procedures, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), operations, productivity standards, and regulatory requirements (i.e. CMS). Maintains current knowledge of benefits and enrollment issues in order to accurately coordinate member/provider services.Communicates patient needs with Providers and practice staff in a courteous and helpful manner at all times. Facilitates ongoing communication and collaboration amongst practice and care team. Regularly communicates with practices to review programmatic changes, identify opportunities, implement new initiatives, and address concerns.Carries patient caseload commensurate with department needs.Responsible for day-to- day operations of the department, which may include preparation of daily coverage assignments and adjustments as needed. Receives, reviews, processes time off requests and updates staffing calendar. Acts as liaison between IS and the clinical team to identify workflow/system issues and resolutions.Runs productivity reports, collaborates with the Director to analyze reports, and schedules regular meetings with associates to review reports and progress toward goals.Prepares department meeting agendas and co-leads meetings. Assists in preparation and/or review of meeting minutes. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department in community outreach efforts as appropriate. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate.Assists staff in identifying ways to improve the efficiency of the department. Motivates staff to assist with innovations and member and provider engagement. Provides regular feedback on the progress made toward reaching departmental goals.Serves as the care management subject matter expert and point of contact for partner practices and MedStar stakeholders.Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy. Minimum QualificationsEducationAssociate's degree in Nursing; required and BSN preferred Experience5-7 years Diverse clinical experience.for utilization management (UM), for case management (CM), 3 years CM experience required and Leadership experience preferred Licenses and Certifications Valid RN license in Maryland; required and Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to use computer to enter and retrieve data.Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to run and analyze departmental productivity reports.Excellent interpersonal skills required. This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

General Summary of PositionUnder the direct supervision of a pharmacist, provides prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals; compounds medications; and prepares intravenous solutions. Fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.PATIENT INFORMATION Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision, participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages, outages, emergency and disaster situations.STORAGE Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital. Stocks or stores only approved routine and emergency medications and adheres to appropriate par levels. Stores medications under conditions necessary to ensure stability. Secures medications in accordance with the hospital's policy and law and regulation. Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents, expiration dates and appropriated warnings. Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles, including look alike, sound alike and high alert drugs. Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy.PREPARATION Safely and accurately prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques. Employs appropriate precautions when preparing hazardous medications and Chemotherapy medications. Orders and stocks supplies necessary for the preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs). Coordinates information between the nursing units and pharmacy necessary for the timely preparation and delivery of CSPs. Makes morning rounds when necessary. Performs daily cleaning and preparation of the IV Lab. Prints labels for CSPs using the pharmacy information system. Employs techniques to assure accurate medication preparation. Prepares medications in the most ready to administer form. Prepares emergency carts and boxes for closure by pharmacist. Fills stock exchange carts for OR, PACU, and IN & Out surgery. Labels medications according to hospital policy, applicable laws and regulations, and standards of practice to ensure safe, accurate administration. Labels medications for dispensing with the drug name, strength, amount expiration date, patient name, patient location, and directions for use. Assists in dispensing medications in a safe manner. Under supervision of pharmacist, prepares quantities that are minimally sufficient to treat patient's needs safely.DELIVERY OF MEDICATION Transports medication to patient units within established departmental standards for turnaround times. Assures accurate and timely delivery. Adheres to all laws, regulations, and hospital policies regarding the management of recalled, discontinued, unused, expired, or returned medications. Selects and fills medication to be dispensed by the automated distribution system. Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock. Accounts for all unused, expired, or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications.MONITORING Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock. Accounts for all unused, expired, or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications. Responds appropriately to medication occurrences. Understands and takes appropriate action when a medication occurrence is identified. Complies with internal reporting requirements for medication occurrences using the Medication Occurrence Reporting System.Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required or equivalent required andAssociate's degree preferred Experience1-2 years Minimum hospital pharmacy experience preferred Licenses and CertificationsPHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician Maryland State Registered Pharmacy Technician. required andPTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB); or obtained within six (6) months of hire within 180 Days required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to comprehend and follow the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Employee Handbook.Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws.Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and coworkers.Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, HIPAA Laws.Knowledge of brand and generic names of the most frequently prescribed medications.Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Must understand the metric system of weights and measures.Knowledge of aseptic technique in the compounding of sterile products in laminar flow hoods.Knowledge of the general principles of USP 797 standards and their application in the maintenance of a sterile working environment.Knowledge of the various manipulations required for the compounding of sterile products. Must have familiarity with the materials used in the process such as needles, syringes, tubing, transfer devices, and containers.Knowledge of automation dispensing machines.Demonstrates ethical behavior that supports the Hospital's mission and values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws; inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.Adheres to departmental and hospital policies to assure compliance.Ability to work days or evenings and alternate weekends as required.Ability to understand the importance of providing for the daily needs of the patient and hospital in relation to the pharmacy department.Knowledge, skill and ability to utilize the following equipment: computers, Laminar flow hood, Automated dispensing machines.Ability to fulfill scheduling requirements to meet the needs of the patient. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionUnder the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist assists the pharmacists with filling medication and IV orders and delivering them to the appropriate area of the hospital. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreparation: Assists with the filling of prescriptions, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Accurately fills the orders as entered into the computer by the pharmacist. Accurately and clearly labels all medications for dispensing (lot, expiration date, mg/tablet, etc.) Accurately fills prescriptions for frozen IV bags, mini-bag plus, and pre-mixed large volume parenteral solutions. Files written physician orders. Assembles Cataract eye kit according to departmental policies and procedures. Prepares unit dosing and bar-coding of bulk medications according to departmental policies and procedures. Mixes IV additives to solutions, TPN's and Chemotherapy as required.Transports: Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers narcotics to nursing unitsRestock: Restocks and orders pharmaceutical supplies within the hospital. Restocks SureMed/ Omnicell machines; delivers 24-hour medication exchange cart. Orders appropriate IV supplies Restocks the shelves upon delivery of Baxter IV fluids and teamfills unit dose drawers. Accurately fills floor stock requisitions for other hospital departmentsTechnical: Supports work of the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Accurately enters medication charges into the computer system. Completes computer updates. Answers and directs all phone calls appropriately.Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends staff meetings or reads and signs staff meeting minutes. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD, Competencies etc.)Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to cover shortages within department. Fills 24-hour exchange carts. Fills updates. Orders needed IV supplies and puts order away. Puts daily order away. Completes floor stock inspections. Completes admissions, transfers and discharges. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED or equivalent required Experience1-2 years Experience preferably in a hospital preferred Licenses and Certifications Maryland Pharmacy Technician License required or is eligible for a pharmacy student exemption from pharmacy technician registration by the State of Marlyand required CPhT national pharmacy certification within 180 Days required or PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.Moderate Computer skills to perform prescription entries.Ability to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related medical terminology.HIPAA policies on Confidentiality This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionUnder the direct supervision of a pharmacist, provides prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals; compounds medications; and prepares intravenous solutions. Fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.PATIENT INFORMATION Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision, participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages, outages, emergency and disaster situations.STORAGE Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital. Stocks or stores only approved routine and emergency medications and adheres to appropriate par levels. Stores medications under conditions necessary to ensure stability. Secures medications in accordance with the hospital's policy and law and regulation. Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents, expiration dates and appropriated warnings. Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles, including look alike, sound alike and high alert drugs. Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy.PREPARATION Safely and accurately prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques. Employs appropriate precautions when preparing hazardous medications and Chemotherapy medications. Orders and stocks supplies necessary for the preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs). Coordinates information between the nursing units and pharmacy necessary for the timely preparation and delivery of CSPs. Makes morning rounds when necessary. Performs daily cleaning and preparation of the IV Lab. Prints labels for CSPs using the pharmacy information system. Employs techniques to assure accurate medication preparation. Prepares medications in the most ready to administer form. Prepares emergency carts and boxes for closure by pharmacist. Fills stock exchange carts for OR, PACU, and IN & Out surgery. Labels medications according to hospital policy, applicable laws and regulations, and standards of practice to ensure safe, accurate administration. Labels medications for dispensing with the drug name, strength, amount expiration date, patient name, patient location, and directions for use. Assists in dispensing medications in a safe manner. Under supervision of pharmacist, prepares quantities that are minimally sufficient to treat patient's needs safely.DELIVERY OF MEDICATION Transports medication to patient units within established departmental standards for turnaround times. Assures accurate and timely delivery. Adheres to all laws, regulations, and hospital policies regarding the management of recalled, discontinued, unused, expired, or returned medications. Selects and fills medication to be dispensed by the automated distribution system. Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock. Accounts for all unused, expired, or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications.MONITORING Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock. Accounts for all unused, expired, or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications. Responds appropriately to medication occurrences. Understands and takes appropriate action when a medication occurrence is identified. Complies with internal reporting requirements for medication occurrences using the Medication Occurrence Reporting System.Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required or equivalent required andAssociate's degree preferred Experience1-2 years Minimum hospital pharmacy experience preferred Licenses and CertificationsPHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician Maryland State Registered Pharmacy Technician. required andPTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to comprehend and follow the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Employee Handbook.Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws.Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and coworkers.Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.Ability to maintain patient confidentiality, HIPAA Laws.Knowledge of brand and generic names of the most frequently prescribed medications.Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Must understand the metric system of weights and measures.Knowledge of aseptic technique in the compounding of sterile products in laminar flow hoods.Knowledge of the general principles of USP 797 standards and their application in the maintenance of a sterile working environment.Knowledge of the various manipulations required for the compounding of sterile products. Must have familiarity with the materials used in the process such as needles, syringes, tubing, transfer devices, and containers.Knowledge of automation dispensing machines.Demonstrates ethical behavior that supports the Hospital's mission and values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws; inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.Adheres to departmental and hospital policies to assure compliance.Ability to work days or evenings and alternate weekends as required.Ability to understand the importance of providing for the daily needs of the patient and hospital in relation to the pharmacy department.Knowledge, skill and ability to utilize the following equipment: computers, Laminar flow hood, Automated dispensing machines.Ability to fulfill scheduling requirements to meet the needs of the patient. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionThe Clinical Documentation Physician Advisor will function within MedStar Health's Clinical Documentation Improvement Department to ensure that clinical documentation data capture practices are compliant, efficient, accurate and consistent. Accepts a commitment to the values expressed in the MedStar Health's mission statement "to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities". Demonstrates behavior consistent with the MedStar values and contributes to the expected positive climate within the healthcare system, working well with both physicians, executives, and subordinates. Performs his/her job function in a way that makes him/her a recognized expert for affiliated hospital, physicians, and other entities. Develops the trust and confidence of Clinical Documentation Improvement stakeholders and becomes the resource of choice for the coding compliance and hospital coder and clinical questions. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership and direction as needed to the CDI Director and staff on issues related to clinical documentation improvement, disease process, corporate compliance, projects and other initiatives. Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical documentation processes and advises COO and CFO on mechanisms to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Serves as a resource for CDI staff. Performs regular/daily query clarification and escalation as assigned.Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement team to periodically analyze MS-DRG data, MDC and ICD-10 to identify variations and determine the cause and the appropriateness of such variation and presents such findings to COO, CFO and departmental directors. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Ensures that data collection is performed in a manner consistent with relevant laws, regulations and standards. Participate in a Presents education programs on a regular basis designed to improve the accuracy and specificity of clinical documentation to clinical documentation specialists (CDSs), physicians, mid-levels and others.Is a reliable resource for CDSs and physicians who are involved in CDI/Quality work, providing advice on MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, as well as SOl/ROM, PSI90, MHACs, POA conditions, and other related topicsAssists with the implementation and adoption of a formal escalation policy, ensuring that it is understood and adopted by the organization's medical staff. Serves as the initial escalation step, per policy, if physician response is not met by a determined amount of time.Manages and coordinates with national CDI Directors on specific clinical documentation and coding compliance accountability issues. Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree Graduate from an accredited medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools required Experience5-7 years Acute care Clinical Documentation Integrity experience required Licenses and CertificationsMD - Physician - State Licensure in Maryland and/or DC required CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred CDIP - Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred CCS-Certified Coding Specialist preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong telephone communication skills. Ability to work independently.Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Basic computer skills.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Knowledgeable of medical electronic information registration and appointment scheduling systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentComputer skills including Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word.Basic computer skills required.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships are essential.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentWorking knowledge of payer policies, HCFA policies, local and national regulatory and compliance policy, knowledge of all available coding resources.Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Strong interpersonal and physician leadership skills.Excellent oral/ written skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate and educate providers regarding principles of utilization management and quality assurance.Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to toggle between specialty coding disciplines, including ancillary services, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Pathology and others.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Demonstrated ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments within minimal oversight and direction.Demonstrated skills in clinical judgment.Ability to present information clearly and concisely. This position has a hiring range of $180,000 - $200,000

General Summary of PositionJob Summary:MedStar Health is looking for a First Class Engineer to join our team atMedStar Montgomery Medical Center!As a First Class Engineer, you will perform stationary engineer work in the hospital power plant, involving various routine and complex problems. To ensure all equipment and systems are properly operating for a maximum safety and comfortable environment.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:Operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on technical equipment. Operates boilers, water chillers, pumps, air compressors and generators to provide steam, electrical power, heat, and chilled water throughout the hospital.Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on water /steam distribution systems and other boiler associated systems.Interprets technical information related to equipment operation and maintenance andmaintains constant watch over dials, meters, and gauges to assure proper operation and to detect malfunctioning equipment.Records data in appropriate logs and operates boiler room EMS systems and makes quality improvement or cost containment recommendations and sees through approval and implementation stages.Runs test on boiler and cooling tower water and adjusts treatment dosage as needed. f. Maintains proper operation of pneumatic tube system.Works effectively within and between departments. Participates in departmental projects and consistently displays professionalism in dealings with customers, staff, and physicians.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED.Equivalent work experience in lieu of education may be considered.2-3 years’ experience as a first-class engineer.Maryland First Class Stationary Engineer License.Knowledge of regulatory requirements including all State, Federal and JCAHO regulations.Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred. This position has a hiring range of $33.86 - $59.84

General Summary of PositionAssists pharmacist(s) in all areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, sales transactions, customer service, and purchasing and inventory maintenance. MedStar Pharmacy is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Organizes prescription orders on the counter in order of priority; retrieves labels from the printer; arranges paperwork, labels, monographs, and bags; uses appropriate stamps and notes; and, retrieves stock from the shelf.Performs phone and face-to-face customer service functions such as: taking in refill requests, new prescriptions, calls doctors for refill authorizations and pre-authorizations. Troubleshoots patients' questions and concerns.Prepares prescriptions for dispensing: counts and verifies medication, labels vials appropriately, and, prioritizes waiters.Processes cash, check, credit card, and payroll deduction transactions; secures appropriate signatures; ensures compliance with HIPAA requirements; prepares delivery tickets; reconciles delivery transactions; performs end of day register procedures; runs daily cash report and completes deposits as assigned.Processes refills, and performs data entry of new prescriptions including demographics, insurance plans, and prescription information under the supervision of a pharmacist and according to policy; brings to the attention of a pharmacist any claims requiring overrides or interventions; troubleshoots insurance claim rejects; and, follows up on problem prescriptions.Receives, checks, and puts away the daily order; returns medication to the shelf after filling; follows established inventory management procedures; participates in physical inventory process at intervals determined by management.Greets customers immediately either in person or within three rings via telephone; performs intake of refill requests and new prescriptions, gathers patient demographics and insurance information; clearly marks and prioritizes waiting customers. Monitors the waiting room, by making sure they know who is waiting and whom they are waiting for.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required Experience 1 year 6 months pharmacy technician experience in a retail setting or equivalent training. required Licenses and Certifications Must have successfully completed the pharmacy technician certification through the nationally accredited certification examination of PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within 180 Days required or the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) within 180 Days required and Pharmacy technician licensure or registration as required by the state where the pharmacy is located. required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic computer skills.Basic math skills.Verbal and written communication skills.Excellent customer service skills and problem-solving skills. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is seeking experienced Inpatient Medical Coders that are self-motivated and haveat least 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG and/or APR-DRG.Qualified candidates must have their CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) through AHIMA.MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software.Selected candidates will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, day-shift REMOTE schedule.Join one of the largest health systems in the Mid-Atlantic area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.Job Summary- Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient acute care records using ICD-10-CM/PCS and other applicable patient classification schemes.#LI-remote Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.Adhere to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.Meets established Quality standards as defined by policies.Meets established Productivity standards as defined by policies.Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related degree preferred Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required Experience3-4 years Inpatient coding experience required Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred Licenses and Certifications CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of $28.2 - $47.3

General Summary of PositionThe pharmacy technician works under the direction of the health plan pharmacists to facilitate the safe and effective use of medications by enrollees/members and their providers. The technician prioritizes the needs of enrollees/members and develops and sustains collaborative professional relationships. Maintains knowledge of and assures departmental compliance with Medstar Family Choice policies, procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesFacilitates the accurate and timely processing of medication prior authorization requests.Communicates with patients, providers, and dispensing pharmacies to support medication-related requests and other departmental initiatives.Collects all pertinent information for Medical Reviewers (Medical Directors and Health Plan pharmacists) to complete medication prior authorization clinical evaluation.Supports regulatory requirements under the supervision of the health plan pharmacist. NCQA - Completes letter mailings and other outreach in accordance with NCQA accreditation standards for drug safety recalls, market withdrawals and formulary change notifications. Annotates and prepares audit materials for reaccreditation process. CMS - Reviews monthly retrospective opioid retrospective DUR reports and action outreach in accordance with Federal Regulations. Prepares draft responses of annual CMS Audit report and submits finalized reports prior to deadline. MDH/DHCF -- Prepares and maintains any jurisdiction-specific required audits, reporting, presentations, and/or tracking activities within designated timeframes. Supports ad hoc auditing activities as assigned.Completes delegated Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee activities: drafts presentation content as assigned; creates and records meeting minutes, tracks attendance; drafts meeting minutes for review and approval by Committee Chairperson; communicates meeting-related content to stakeholders; maintains internal formulary tracking database; prepares and posts quarter formulary change summaries; prepares and distributes formulary change notifications for providers and Enrollees/Members.Pharmacy Operations activities. Reviews and finalizes monthly, quarterly and annual PBM reports. Supports maintenance of PA metrics dashboard. Serves as a liaison between MedStar Family Choice and PBM representatives.Supports medication-related initiatives that align with MedStar Family Choice strategic priorities with oversight from the Health Plan Pharmacist. Activities may include but are not limited to outreaching to Enrollees/Members and Providers regarding HEDIS, EQRO, or other quality measures.Completes required regulatory reports that the health plan submits to the regulators.Performs administrative tasks as requested by the Health Plan Pharmacist or departmental leadership.Participates in the ongoing development and expansion of pharmacy initiatives, programs, and continuous process improvement activities. Develops standardized operating procedures and workflows.Supports case management and precertification team to facilitate overridesCreates a pharmacy resource manual for the precertification team.Assists with website content management.Drives member/enrollee centric communications to improve adherence to prescribed therapy.Provides polypharmacy follow-up support for members/enrollees.Required to have availability to provide on-call coverage for pharmacy prior authorization requests received outside of normal business hours on a rotating basis.Acts as Subject Matter Expert to support interdepartmental projects. Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required andAssociate's degree preferred Experience1-2 years Experience as a pharmacy technician in an outpatient dispensing pharmacy required and Experience supporting quality improvement goals with focus on HEDIS preferred and Previous experience with prior authorization review processes preferred and Previous use or knowledge of Cerner or MedConnect preferred and Health Literacy Training preferred and Health Equity Training preferred Licenses and CertificationsLPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech Active current pharmacy technician license in good standing in Washington, D.C. required Must have DC license, required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent professional communicationAdvanced organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work in a rapidly changing environmentAbility to become a subject matter expert (SME) in all pharmacy-related workflows, policies, and proceduresEnergetic personalityAbility to retain and efficiently disseminate informationAccurate medication name pronunciationAdvanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.09