Clinical Pharmacist Emergency Medicine

Job Description

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.

Requirements:

EDUCATION :         

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
• Required: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program.
• Preferred: Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :    

Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment. 

SKILLS/ABILITIES :        

• 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:

In addition to a competitive salary, the most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Retirement Savings Match.
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing.
• An Incentive-Based Wellness Program.
• Health Savings and flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance.
• Short- Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Professional Development.