Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full Time

Department PHARMACY - 207070 Job Description The Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid role that integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Emergency Department. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting rapid, evidence-based medication management in a high-acuity environment. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for emergency medicine, ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use through real-time order verification, therapeutic consultation, and protocol-driven care. Responsibilities include development and optimization of ED-specific policies, order sets, and clinical pathways; promoting formulary compliance; and leading performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety and patient outcomes. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist actively identifies and resolves medication-related issues, participates in emergency response and critical care decision-making, and documents clinical interventions and cost avoidance in accordance with organizational standards. The role includes ongoing collaboration with physicians, nurses, and leadership to address safety concerns, reduce error-prone processes, and enhance quality of care. Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to medication-use policy development, supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) activities, and remains current with emerging therapies and evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. This position also plays a key role in staff education, competency development, and precepting pharmacy learners. Education Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required. Required Experience Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program. Preferred Experience Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care. Certification & Licensures Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment. Qualifications Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management. Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-acuity environments. Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and therapeutic outcomes. Effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams. Ability to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues, including safety events. Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, high-stress setting. Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, performance improvements, and staff education. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr