Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - ED

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Advance Pay Availability

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Emergency Department) to lead specialized pharma care in the ED. You will optimize medication therapy, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in formulary reviews and quality initiatives.

You will also contribute to staff training, clinical education, and system-wide projects while ensuring documentation and patient-centered care across transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Doctorate Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports specialized pharmaceutical care within a defined area of clinical expertise.
• Provides clinical education to pharmacists, residents, students, and other interdisciplinary staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical protocols and formulary items.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance medication processes.
• Engages in quality assurance and improvement projects.
• Represents pharmacy on committees and project teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education & mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Problem solving

Leadership

Detail oriented

Education

Doctorate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the ED is responsible for planning, organizing, and optimizing specialized pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes in a defined area of clinical expertise. Provides direct patient care services, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary clinical teams to support acute and chronic disease management, medication therapy optimization, and safe transitions of care. Collaborates with pharmacy and unit leadership on staff training, clinical education, and the evaluation of pharmacy services across the continuum of care. Participates in formulary reviews, medication use evaluations, and multidisciplinary initiatives. Acts as a clinical resource, promotes high standards of care, and fosters effective partnerships across departments, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered service.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Leadership & Patient Care: Leads and supports specialized pharmaceutical care within a defined area of clinical expertise. Monitors and optimizes medication therapy to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Education & Mentorship: Provides clinical education to pharmacists, residents, students, and other interdisciplinary staff. Develops training programs, precepts learners, and serves as a resource within the clinical team.
• Protocol & Formulary Management: Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical protocols and formulary items. Participates in formulary reviews, medication use evaluations, and ensures appropriate documentation of clinical actions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance medication processes, ensure safe practices, and support system-wide clinical initiatives.
• Quality Improvement & Safety: Engages in quality assurance and improvement projects. Monitors safety events, supports compliance with best practices, and leads efforts to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Communication: Represents pharmacy on committees and project teams.
• Operational & Strategic Support: Assists with clinical scheduling, interviews, and onboarding of staff. Partners with other Clinical Specialists and pharmacy leadership to align services and address system-level needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Doctorate Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Doctorate Degree

Preferred Experience

• PGY2 residency OR
• PGY1 residency and equivalent relevant clinical pharmacy experience

Certification and Licensure

• Pharmacist License (PA Pharmacy License must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Physical Requirements

• According to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
• Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently (34-66% of the day): Sit, Carry: less than 10 pounds
• Occasionally (0-33% of the day): Stand, Walk, Climb (steps, ladders, ramps, scaffolding, using feet/legs and/or hands/arms), Bend (at the waist; must have full use of legs and back muscles), Squat (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), Crawl, Kneel (bend at the knees to come to rest on knee or knees), Balance, Pushing/Pulling arm controls, Reach overhead, Reach chest height, Push: with at least 21-30 pounds of force, Floor lift: less than 10 pounds, Waist lift: less than 10 pounds, Above shoulder lift: less than 10 pounds, Push: with less than 10 pounds of force, Pull: with less than 10 pounds of force, Pull: with at least 21-30 pounds of force

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens Low Risk
• May be exposed to communicable diseases Low Risk
• Other
• May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, steam, chemicals

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour