ER Pharmacist

Required Hours:

Monday- Friday: 3:00pm- 11:30pm

Job Summary

The Emergency Department (ED) Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive medication management services in a fast-paced emergency care environment. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this pharmacist plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective, and timely use of medications, enhancing patient care, and promoting optimal pharmacotherapy outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the ED healthcare team to develop, monitor, and optimize patient-specific medication therapy.

• Prepares and labels medications for administration to ED patients.

• Reviews ED medication orders, including during emergency codes, resuscitations, and high-risk procedures.

• Provides pharmacotherapy expertise, including drug indications, dosing, adverse effects, and monitoring, to clinicians, nurses, patients, and families.

• Participates in code response within the ED and hospital-wide.

• Contributes to medication safety and quality improvement efforts.

• Obtains accurate and comprehensive medication histories from patients.

• Verifies medication orders for ED and other hospital departments.

• Serves as a clinical resource for providers and support staff across the hospital.

• Provides patient discharge medication counseling and education.

• Supports antimicrobial and opioid stewardship initiatives.

• Responds to pharmacy consults and medication-related inquiries.

• Dispenses medications and provides drug information to hospital staff and medical personnel.

Job Requirements

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or higher from an accredited college of pharmacy

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Current licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Idaho, or eligible for licensure within six months of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - or ability to obtain within six months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in emergency department or hospital pharmacy practice

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• IV admixture preparation experience

Functional Demands

Population(s) Served

• Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

Physical Demands

• Lifting: Occasionally up to 25 lbs. from floor to waist; 12 lbs. to overhead (2x/hr, up to 8x/day)

• Push/Pull: Minimal force to push carts 100-200 feet

• Carry: Up to 25 lbs. for 20 feet

• Fine Motor Skills: High level required for medication preparation and syringe manipulation

• Standing/Sitting: Up to 60 minutes at a time; up to 8 hours/day

• Kneeling/Climbing/Stooping: Minimal, up to 5-20 minutes/day

• Other: Frequent reaching, typing, writing, phone/computer use. Constant visual acuity, hearing, and communication

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily indoors

• Occasional exposure to moisture/humidity from handwashing

• Occasional noise distractions from printers/telephones

• Occasional exposure to caustic or toxic chemicals (e.g., chemotherapy agents)

• Minimal exposure to blood or body fluids

Organizational Expectations

• Upholds a positive and professional image of the organization

• Promotes patient and employee safety through proper protocols and reporting

• Contributes to a clean and quiet care environment

• Maintains clinical competency and up-to-date knowledge in pharmacy practice

• Participates in quality improvement efforts

• Complies with policies, protocols, and applicable professional standards

• Protects confidential information in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards

• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and supports "The Gritman Way" through consistent positive attitude and behavior