Pharmacist, Emergency - Mid Shift

Position Purpose

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 assesses patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Participates in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke, sepsis and STEMI as required.
• Reviews and interprets providers orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities.
• Checks for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Updates medication history for all admitted patients.
• Consults 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.
• Provides 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.
• Documents patient care activities including therapy plan, monitoring, and follow-up in 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: Experience with Pyxis MedStation, EPICBLS and ACLS certification before completion of orientation (will be provided if cannot provide upon hire).

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Experience with emergency room settings preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Retirement Savings Program.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

The shift is rotating, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, 11am-7:30pm Monday-Friday, with weekend rotation.