Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 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

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Membership to Healthy U

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for a hybrid position in the Emergency Department of Valley Health in Winchester, Virginia. This role integrates staffing with clinical responsibilities, ensuring effective medication management in high-stress environments.

The ideal candidate will hold a PharmD and have completed a PGY-1 residency, with preferred completion of a PGY-2 in emergency medicine. Key responsibilities include clinical resource support, policy development, and educational contributions.

Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan and generous paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program.
• Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care preferred.
• Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate operational staffing with advanced clinical responsibilities.
• Serve as a clinical resource for emergency medicine.
• Participate in emergency response and decision-making.
• Contribute to medication-use policy development.
• Support staff education and competency development.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy

Strong clinical decision-making

Ability to evaluate medication orders

Effective interdisciplinary communication

Ability to identify medication-related issues

Ability to manage workload

Ability to develop clinical protocols

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Department

PHARMACY - 207070

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 Experience

Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program.

Preferred Experience

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:

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley 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.