Emergency Clinical Pharmacist - Evening Shift
Position Purpose
The Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Emergency Department and provides comprehensive pharmacy services. The role includes adult and pediatric code response, code STEMI/stroke team response, drug information consults, prospective medication order review, and other clinical consults including pharmacokinetic consults. The pharmacist interprets and evaluates physician orders, prepares and dispenses appropriate medications, manages drug therapy, and maintains patient medication records for allergies, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication. Additional duties involve assisting in developing departmental competencies, supervising pharmacy technicians, and working to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, and enhance quality.
Responsibilities
- Respond to adult and pediatric codes.
- Participate in code STEMI and stroke team responses.
- Provide drug information consults.
- Conduct prospective medication order review.
- Deliver clinical consults, including pharmacokinetic services.
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders to prepare and dispense appropriate medications.
- Manage drug therapy and maintain patient medication records, including allergies, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
- Assist in developing departmental competencies.
- Supervise Pharmacy Technicians in distributive functions and departmental operations.
- Work to improve patient satisfaction, reduce costs, and enhance quality of care.
Requirements
- Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy.
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required*.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification – current Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP), or achievement within 1 year of hire.
- Three years of experience in critical care/emergency medicine plus current BPS certification (in lieu of PGY1 residency).
Pay
Pay range: $58.55 – $90.78 USD hourly. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The range may vary based on location.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, education assistance, and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, etc.) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
About Us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit health system serving Maryland’s two most populous counties, Montgomery and Prince George’s. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, it is a member of Trinity Health. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the nation’s first hospital built on a community college campus. The network operates primary‑care practices, affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community‑based health and wellness programs, including specialty care, home care, and hospice services.