Pharmacist, Emergency - Mid Shift

Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: 11am-7:30pm Monday-Friday (with weekend rotation)
Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE

About the Role

This position is for pharmacists with experience in hospital pharmacy who are able to work directly with patients for medication histories, counseling, and responding to emergencies within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately assess patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults, and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Participate in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI as required.
• Review and interpret providers' orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities.
• Check for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Update medication history for all admitted patients.
• Consult with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care regarding pharmacotherapy optimization with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug information questions and facility medication use policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Document patient care activities including therapy plan, monitoring, and follow-up in the electronic medical record as per departmental guidelines.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-approved college of pharmacy required.
• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital experience is required.
• Registered pharmacist in Delaware required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pyxis MedStation.
• EPICBLS and ACLS certification before completion of orientation (will be provided if not available upon hire).

Benefits

• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Retirement Savings Program.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

About the Organization

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate healthcare of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed, or economic status.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.