Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full Time

Department PHARMACY - 207070 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $58.26 - $81.57 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: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program Preferred: 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: 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 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 .