Description

The pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency department (ED). As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the clinical pharmacist promotes an environment of safe and effective medication utilization while providing services to meet the needs of the patient. 

This will be a full-time, overnight position in the emergency department that follows a 7 on 7 off schedule pattern.   

Responsibilities 

• Works collaboratively with the ED healthcare team to develop and optimize patient medication therapy. 
• Provides comprehensive pharmacy medication management review of ED medication orders including during medical emergencies, code resuscitation efforts, and high-risk procedures. 
• Completes medication order verification reviews for both ED medication orders and discharge medication orders. 
• Provides knowledge of pharmacotherapy practices for pediatric emergency medicine including medication indication, dose, adverse effects, and monitoring to physicians, nurses, and patients/families. 
• Participate in bedside response for all patients needing immediate intervention including critically ill patients, patients with high risk for sepsis, behavioral emergencies, seizures, and more. 
• Facilitates the preparation and labeling of medications to meet the immediate needs of critically ill patients. 
• Provides discharge counseling to patients and caregivers for home emergency rescue medications.  
• Adapts to changes in work environment to provide effective patient care. 
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and attends hospital committee meetings as needed. 
• Maintains current knowledge in area of expertise including participating in continuing education programs, in-services, and literature review to enhance professional growth. 
• Contributes to pharmacy and medical literature and participates in research where applicable. 
• Provides education to pharmacy staff, nurses, and providers including precepting pharmacy residents and students.  
• Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Epic medication orders and medication order set builds as needed. 
• Maintains responsibility and accountability for successfully completing tasks or projects. 
• Performs other duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

Work Experience

• One year of hospital experience

Education 

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
• Preferred
  • Completion of PGY1 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency or equivalent experience (3 years of hospital experience); pediatric-focused PGY1 or pediatric hospital experience preferred
  • Completion of PGY2 ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency in pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties Certification

Certifications 

• Current Texas Pharmacist license required
• Required within 90 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Completion of a 20-hour ACPE accredited IV training course within 90 days of hire required
  • Texas State Board of Pharmacy preceptor certification within 90 days required