Adv Clin Pharm ED

Mission Hospital; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Dependent scholarships

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC is seeking an Emergency Department pharmacist to ensure accurate medication management, verify orders, document in patient records, and clarify unclear prescriptions. You will participate in rounds, support antimicrobial stewardship, mentor staff, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining compliance with standards and policies.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD or BS, completed PGY training, and is licensed; ACLS/BLS certifications within specified

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy is required.
• PGY-1 residency or 3 years ED/ICU hospital experience required.
• PGY-2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify orders and document in patient records.
• Clarify unclear prescriptions and monitor drug interactions.
• Engage in antimicrobial stewardship and rounds.
• Provide education to staff and participate in committees.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Antimicrobial stewardship

Drug information

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

BS or PharmD in Pharmacy

PGY-1 residency

PGY-2 Critical Care or Emergency Medicine

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Department (ED) pharmacist is responsible for ensuring accurate and appropriate medication management by verifying and interpreting orders, documenting in patient records, and clarifying unclear or inappropriate prescriptions. They ensure evidence-based therapies, monitor for interactions and contraindications, and develop and execute drug therapy protocols. The pharmacist interprets culture and susceptibility data, detects and reports adverse reactions and errors, and engages in antimicrobial stewardship. Collaborating with the healthcare team, the ED pharmacist answers drug information questions, documents clinical interventions, and participates in rounds and follow‑ups. They mentor and train pharmacy staff, comply with facility schedules, attend code events, and provide education on clinical guidelines. The pharmacist also participates in committees to establish and implement medication policies, reviews order sets and protocols, and initiates timely consultations. In quality assurance, they provide drug information, partake in quality improvement activities, model technology safety functions, and support adverse event management. They train for disaster preparedness, optimize automated dispensing, and offer technical support for pharmacy systems. Financially, they minimize drug costs and sustain the formulary. The ED pharmacist maintains professional development, oversees pharmacy services, and ensures adherence to protocols, contributing to the overall goals of the department and hospital while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with standards.

Education & Experience

B.S. or Pharm D. degree in Pharmacy Required

Graduate of an accredited PGY-1 residency program or 3 years relevant Emergency Department/Critical Care Experience hospital experience Required

Graduate of an accredited PGY-2 residency program in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training

Maintains current pharmacist licensure Required

Obtains Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 3 months of employment Required

Maintains Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required

Obtains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 3 months of employment Required

Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required

Pharmacist Board Certification within 1 year of eligibility Preferred

Certifications in the specialties for the position as determined by facility needs. Potential certifications may include: BCEMP, BCCCP, among others. Preferred

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.