Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department

About the role

The Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy, developing evidence-based care plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.
• Interpret, clarify, and review physicians' medication orders for safety and appropriateness.
• Assess patient medication profiles for drug interactions, contraindications, and adherence issues.
• Recommend formulary alternatives based on clinical parameters.
• Collaborate with medical staff on drug therapy problems and monitor laboratory results.
• Provide drug information and discharge medication consultations.
• Participate in patient rounds and calculate drug dosages using pharmacokinetic data.
• Verify orders and dispense proper doses, including preparing compounded and sterile medications.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and interns, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and update departmental policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and clinical monitoring.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to interpret laboratory and patient data to inform care decisions.

The role involves working in a clinical environment, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and professional competence to optimize patient health outcomes.