Emergency Department Pharmacist

Trinity Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a clinical pharmacist to optimize pharmacotherapy, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and support safe patient care across designated units. The role includes medication reviews, emergencies participation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy, have residency experience or hospital exposure, and be eligible for Iowa licensure, with certifications in BLS and (as needed) ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from ACPE-approved college.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years hospital experience required.
• PGY-2 residency or 3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s).Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 2 years of hireor10 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.
• Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data to identify medication-related problems through reviews and consultations.
• Participate in medical emergencies and formal alerts (trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI).
• Review provider orders to ensure appropriateness for age/weight/comorbidities.
• Consult with providers and nurses to optimize pharmacotherapy.
• Provide timely drug information and policy guidance.
• Serve as a preceptor for students/residents and assist with orientation and training.
• Assist nursing with medication administration per policies.
• Document care activities in the EMR per guidelines.
• Complete assigned work with high quality and safety standards.

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from ACPE-approved college of pharmacy

ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years hospital experience

PGY-2 residency or 3 years experience in relevant clinical practice area

BLS certification within 3 months of hire

ACLS and/or PALS certification within 3 months of hire

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa

BCPS or specialty board certification within 2 years or 10 years experience

Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location.

Clinical pharmacistsare responsible foroptimizing pharmacotherapy regimens, ensuring safe patient care practices, andadvocating forevidence-based medicine within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.As decentralized team members they will conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients within designatedarea(s) of responsibility or targeted populations served such as med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine.They will follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities as well as contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve health outcomes in our community.

Clinical pharmacists will be assignedarea(s)of coverage based on experience, training, and competency.Rotate day and eveningshifts;every third weekend.

• Appropriately assesses patient data toidentifymedication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacyconsultsand interdisciplinary rounding.

• Participates in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke,sepsisand STEMI asrequired.

• Reviews and interpretsprovidersorders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose isappropriate forthe patient’s age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug incompatibilities andallergies, andtakesappropriate actionwhen necessary.

• As necessary, consult with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient careregardingpharmacotherapy optimization with intent to achieveoptimalpatient outcomes across the continuum of care.

• Providesaccurateandtimelyresponses to other healthcare professionals and patientsregardingdrug information questions and facility medication use policies toassuresafe andappropriate useof medications.

• Serves aspreceptorfor pharmacy students/residents andassistswith orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents,pharmacistsand other health professionals.

• Assistsnursing with medication administration (oral, injectable, continuous infusion titration) depending on the work assignments andin accordance withregulatory and hospital policies.

• Documentspatient care activities including therapy plan,monitoringand follow-up in electronic medical record as per departmental guidelines.

• Responsible for the completion of all assigned work during the shift, whilemaintainingthe highest standards of quality and safety through the completion of quality control checks,identifyingand reporting out medication errors and near misses,identifyingprocess improvements and ensuringappropriate documentation.

• Maintains current awareness and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures,formularyand pertinent clinical practice guidelines while providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

Schedule: Full Time Rotating Shift

General Requirements:

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.

• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residencyor3 years of hospital experiencerequired.

• Successful completion of PGY-2 residencyor3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.

• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

• ACLS and/or PALS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s).Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.

• BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 2 years of hireor10 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.

• Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

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.