Emergency Department Pharmacist - Per Diem

Capital Health (US); Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Emergency Department on a per diem basis at our New Jersey facilities. The role focuses on safe and cost-effective medication management, education, data-driven quality initiatives, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Required pharmacist credentials include a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school, with PGY1 residency or 3 years’ experience; PGY2 in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from ACPE-accredited school.
• Experience: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or three years equivalent; PGY2 in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.
• Credentials: AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Support, AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, AHA PALS; Pharmacist registered.
• Stroke CE: 2 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and processes drug orders for patients in assigned areas; follows policies to maintain accurate medication profiles.
• Resolves issues with orders; suggests changes to prevent adverse events per institutional policies.
• Responds to drug information requests from patients and providers; coordinates with pharmacy staff for patient care.
• Leads medication management in emergencies and Code Blue situations; ensures continuity of care across shifts.
• Educates patients about safe medication use and reconciles medications at discharge as appropriate.
• Identifies opportunities to improve medication-use systems and participates in CQI initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

PharmD degree

ACPE-accredited program

BPS certification preferred

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for the Emergency Department on a per diem basis at our New Jersey facilities. The role focuses on safe and cost-effective medication management, education, data-driven quality initiatives, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Required pharmacist credentials include a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school, with PGY1 residency or 3 years’ experience; PGY2 in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care is preferred.