ED Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

The ED Clinical Specialist Pharmacist provides direct clinical pharmacy services in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department to support optimal pharmacotherapeutic outcomes for emergency patients. As a member of the multidisciplinary care team, the pharmacist makes medication-related decisions, verifies orders in real time, and supports emergency responses.

Requirements

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy, or, for pharmacists licensed prior to 2002, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Completion of an ASHP-approved pharmacy residency program or three years of practicing pharmacist experience.
• Licensed as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut or eligible to receive licensure within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time clinical pharmacy support during emergency resuscitations, including cardiac arrests, stroke alerts, and rapid sequence intubations.
• Prepare and dispense emergency medications and guide nursing staff on safe and accurate administration.
• Evaluate and verify medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
• Participate in the development and implementation of ED-specific medication protocols, guidelines, and order sets.
• Monitor for and manage adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug interactions.
• Serve as a drug information resource for ED clinicians regarding formulary agents, dosing, administration, and pharmacokinetics.
• Precept pharmacy students during ED rotations.
• Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives related to emergency care and medication safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with additional elective benefits.
• 401(k) with matching and a core annual contribution.
• Generous PTO, with accrual starting on the first day.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time