Emergency Medicine Pharmacist - $10K Sign-On + Tuition

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PAWS UP recognition

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist to support the ED with clinical and operational responsibilities for both adult and pediatric patients. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other staff to ensure safe and effective medication therapy in high-pressure situations.

The role emphasizes rapid dosing, resuscitation support, antimicrobial stewardship, and accurate medication reconciliation during transitions of care in a bustling

Qualifications

• Pharm D degree required.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Pennsylvania.
• PGY-2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care residency with BCCCP or BCEMP within one year of hiring.
• PGY-1 General Practice residency + three years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hiring.
• Six years of relevant experience and BCCCP or BCEMP required within one year of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacists in the ED manage adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide expertise during trauma resuscitations, stroke alerts, and cardiac arrests.
• Offer dosing, administration, and monitoring recommendations for drug therapy.
• Support transitions of care with medication reconciliation on admission and discharge.

Education

Doctorate Pharm D

Licensed to practice in PA

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine or Critical Care with BCCCP/BCEMP

PGY-1 General Practice with 3 years relevant experience and BCCCP/BCEMP

6 years of relevant experience with BCCCP or BCEMP

Job description

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist to support the ED with clinical and operational responsibilities for both adult and pediatric patients. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other staff to ensure safe and effective medication therapy in high-pressure situations.

The role emphasizes rapid dosing, resuscitation support, antimicrobial stewardship, and accurate medication reconciliation during transitions of care in a bustling