Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Pharmacist

Capital Health (US)

1d•$57 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the ED and all associated areas, including the pediatric ED and trauma bay. This role involves collaborating with Pharmacy staff to ensure safe and cost-effective medication management through policy/protocol development and liaison with medical, nursing, and ancillary providers. The pharmacist may also assume staff pharmacist responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth operations of the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent advanced degree.
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification required or must attain within two years of start date.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required.
AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp certification.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
PALS Certification.
Licensed Pharmacist in New Jersey.
2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually.
Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency training required.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Nice To Haves

PGY2 Specialty Residency or three years equivalent specialty experience preferred.
ED / Critical Care experience preferred.
ASHP accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform real-time medication order verification for all ED medication orders.
Follow policies and procedures to maintain an accurate patient medication profile.
Initiate appropriate medication therapy based on age, disease, and drug considerations for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in the ED.
Actively intervene to ensure therapy is individualized based on medication factors and the patient’s physical and psychological needs.
Identify and resolve problems with medication orders or therapeutic regimens.
Clarify issues with prescribers and suggest order adjustments or alternative medication therapies when needed to prevent adverse events.
Adhere to institutional policies.
Attend all critical patient emergencies including Code Blue, Code White, RSI, Stroke Alert, Code PCI, Trauma Alert.
Compound STAT medications at patient bedside to facilitate prompt medication administration.
Provide comprehensive evidence-based drug information to providers and ancillary staff in the ED and ensure proper drug utilization by adherence to formulary criteria and pharmacy policies.
Perform medication history evaluation/reconciliation for identified patients in the ED admitted to the hospital based on qualifying criteria.
Work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to implement clinical guidelines and policies to advance safe and effective medication use.
Review protocols, orders, and policies as requested.
Educate patients regarding safe and effective use of medications, possible medication side effects, and role of prescribed medications in overall therapeutic care plan as requested.
Serve as a preceptor for Pharm.D. candidate student experiential education programs and PGY1 / PGY2 rotations, including didactic and experiential training in related practice areas.
Participate in the professional development and competency of pharmacy staff and function as an educational resource for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Provide effective evidence-based medication and practice-related education to healthcare professionals and members of the department.
Document pharmaceutical care interventions in the departmental reporting system.
Actively identify, mitigate, prevent, and report potential and actual medication errors or adverse drug events.
Recommend rational changes to medication systems as needed to prevent future problems.
Implement, evaluate, and redesign integrated evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans based on patient progress and evolving goals.
Identify opportunities for improvement of medication-use systems to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs.
Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating new and existing programs.
Maintain and enhance up-to-date evidence-based knowledge of drug and drug therapy by reviewing relevant professional journals and suggested readings.
Demonstrate teamwork within the Pharmacy Department and participate in a group approach to patient care by providing support to peers and other practice areas as needed in addition to daily assignments.
Participate in orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff (i.e., pharmacists, pharmacy residents, nurses, pharmacy technicians, etc.) as needed.
Present current guideline-directed pharmacotherapy information at interdisciplinary conferences.
Maintain a sustained record of contribution to the total body of knowledge in pharmacy practice through presentations, publications, and professional affiliation activities.
Maintain a professional profile and active membership in relevant pharmacy/medical organizations.
Become a member in other local, state, or national professional organizations.
Represent the Pharmacy Department at hospital meetings and actively participate in committees/subcommittees as related to the Emergency Department.
Other duties as assigned.