Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full Time

Valleyhealthlink; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valleyhealthlink, located in Winchester, VA, is looking for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist in Emergency Medicine to integrate operational staffing with advanced clinical responsibilities. The pharmacist will ensure safe medication use and support the interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity environment.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD, strong clinical decision-making skills, and experience with medication management in emergency care. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required.
• Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety and appropriateness.
• Ability to identify and prevent medication-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid, evidence-based medication management.
• Ensure safe, effective, and timely medication use.
• Participate in emergency response and critical care decision-making.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management

Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills

Effective interdisciplinary communication

Ability to prioritize and manage workload

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PGY-1 residency program

PGY-2 residency in emergency medicine or critical care

Job description

## Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full TimeApplylocations: Winchester, VA: Winchester Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR109006## DepartmentPHARMACY - 207070## Worker Sub TypeRegular## Work Shift**Pay Grade**173# **Job Description**The Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid role that integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Emergency Department. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting rapid, evidence-based medication management in a high-acuity environment.The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for emergency medicine, ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use through real-time order verification, therapeutic consultation, and protocol-driven care. Responsibilities include development and optimization of ED-specific policies, order sets, and clinical pathways; promoting formulary compliance; and leading performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety and patient outcomes.The Clinical Staff Pharmacist actively identifies and resolves medication-related issues, participates in emergency response and critical care decision-making, and documents clinical interventions and cost avoidance in accordance with organizational standards. The role includes ongoing collaboration with physicians, nurses, and leadership to address safety concerns, reduce error-prone processes, and enhance quality of care.Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to medication-use policy development, supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) activities, and remains current with emerging therapies and evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. This position also plays a key role in staff education, competency development, and precepting pharmacy learners.**Education** Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required.Required: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency programPreferred: Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care**Certification & Licensures** Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment.**Qualifications** Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management.Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-acuity environments.Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and therapeutic outcomes.Effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams.Ability to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues, including safety events.Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, high-stress setting.Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, performance improvements, and staff education.# **Benefits**At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:* A Zero-Deductible Health Plan* Dental and vision insurance* Generous Paid Time Off* Tuition Assistance* Retirement Savings Match* A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing* Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.