Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Emergency Department - Oklahoma Hospital - FT/Days

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to enhance patient care through advanced pharmacotherapeutic expertise. This role is pivotal in collaborating with healthcare professionals to design and implement medication therapy plans, particularly in critical situations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in pharmacy, alongside relevant licensure and experience. Join a team recognized as one of the best places to work, where your skills and compassion can make a significant difference in patient outcomes and emergency care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS or PharmD in pharmacy required.
• Current pharmacist license and PGY-1 or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ED team to design and monitor medication therapy plans.
• Provide recommendations during medical emergencies and optimize drug therapy.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Expertise

Medication Therapy Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Real-time Emergency Recommendations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

The Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is an integral member of the healthcare team, providing advanced pharmacotherapeutic expertise to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the Emergency Department (ED). This role involves direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, medication therapy management, leadership and education initiatives within the ED setting.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Minimum requirement of Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in pharmacy degree.
2. Licensure: Requires a current pharmacist license from state of practice.
3. Experience: Completed PGY-1 or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience in specialty area.
4. Preferred Experience: Completed PGY-2 in specialty area.
5. Certifications: Eligible for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (preferred in area of specialty practice).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Expertise and Patient Care:
2. Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to design, implement, and monitor individualized medication therapy plans.
3. Provide real-time recommendations during medical emergencies, including trauma resuscitations, sepsis management, and cardiac arrests (e.g., ACLS and PALS protocols).
4. Monitor and optimize drug therapy for acute and critically ill patients.
5. Ensure appropriate dosing, especially for high-risk and narrow therapeutic index medications.