Clinical Pharmacist Emergency Medicine

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.