Emergency Clinical Pharmacist - Evening Shift

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Emergency Clinical Pharmacist to join the Emergency Department team. This role provides comprehensive pharmacy services, including code response and pharmacokinetic consults, and requires MD licensure, PGY1 residency or 3 years CC/ED experience with BPS certification.

BLS/ACLS/PALS within 90 days are required. A strong multidisciplinary approach promotes patient safety, quality care, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Maryland license required for practice
• PGY1 residency required; 3 years CC/ED experience with BPS certification acceptable as alternative
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS (within 90 days) required

Responsibilities

• Provide ED clinical pharmacy services for adult and pediatric patients, including code response and pharmacokinetic consultations
• Review physician orders and optimize drug therapy, maintaining patient medication profiles
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians in distributive and department operations under Pharmacy leadership
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient care, satisfaction and cost efficiency

Skills

Critical care experience

ACLS

BLS

PALS 90d

PGY1 residency

Education

Maryland Pharmacist License

BCPS/BCCCP certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Job Title: Emergency Clinical Pharmacist Employment Type: Full TimeShift: 40hrs/wk, evening shifts. Per department needs.Location: Holy Cross Health - Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

The Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Emergency Department and provides comprehensive pharmacy services. Primary responsibilities include adult and pediatric code response, code STEMI/stroke team response, drug information consults, prospective medication order review, and other clinical consults including pharmacokinetic consults. The Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist interprets and evaluates physician orders in order to prepare and dispense appropriate medications to patients, manages drug therapy, reviews, accesses and maintains patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplication to provide a consistent quality of patient care and appropriate drug therapy. The Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist may assist in developing competencies for the department. Daily job functions include assisting in the supervision of Pharmacy Technicians in distributive functions and departmental operations under the direction of the Pharmacy Operations Manager and Director of Pharmacy. Responsibilities include working to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, and improve quality.

Requirements

Current licensure from the Maryland State Board of PharmacyPGY1 Pharmacy Residency required*Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hireBoard of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification - current Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) or achieved within 1 year of hire*Three years of experience in critical care/emergency medicine plus current BPS certification required in lieu of PGY1 pharmacy residency

Pay Range

Pay Range: $58.55 - $90.78 USD HourlyPay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George's, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health's high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.