ED Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with matching

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Bridgeport seeks an ED Clinical Specialist Pharmacist to provide direct clinical pharmacy services in a fast-paced ED, supporting emergency resuscitations and real-time medication management. You will verify orders, guide staff, and contribute to ED protocols and safety initiatives.

The role requires a PharmD and an ASHP-approved residency or three years of pharmacist practice, with CT licensure or eligibility within 45 days.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Completion of ASHP-approved residency or 3 years of pharmacist practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time clinical pharmacy support during emergency resuscitations (cardiac arrests, stroke alerts, rapid sequence intubations).
• Prepare and dispense emergency medications and guide nursing staff on safe administration.
• Evaluate and verify medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and duplication.
• Develop and implement ED-specific medication protocols, guidelines and order sets.
• Monitor for adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug interactions.
• Serve as a drug information resource for ED clinicians on formulary agents and pharmacokinetics.
• Precept pharmacy students during ED rotations.
• Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives related to emergency care and medication safety.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with additional elective benefits
• 401k with matching and a core annual contribution
• Generous PTO with accrual starting on your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Free parking

In this critical role, you will provide direct clinical pharmacy services in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, ensuring optimal pharmacotherapeutic outcomes for emergency patients. The ED Clinical Specialist Pharmacistserves as a vital member of the multidisciplinary care team and is responsible for medication-related decision-making, real-time order verification, and support during emergency responses.

• Provide real-time clinical pharmacy support during emergency resuscitations, including cardiac arrests, stroke alerts, and rapid sequence intubations.
• Prepare and dispense emergency medications and guide nursing staff on safe and accurate administration.
• Evaluate and verify medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
• Participate in the development and implementation of ED-specific medication protocols, guidelines, and order sets.
• Monitor for and manage adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug interactions.
• Serve as a drug information resource for ED clinicians regarding formulary agents, dosing, administration, and pharmacokinetics.
• Precept pharmacy students during ED rotations.
• Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives related to emergency care and medication safety.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy or licensed Pharmacists prior to 2002 with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Completion of an ASHP approved pharmacy residency program or, three (3) years practicing pharmacist experience
• Licensed as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut or, eligible to receive licensure within 45 days Licensed as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut or eligible to receive licensure within 45 days.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.