Hospital Pharmacist

Pacer Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group seeks an experienced Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine to join our Fort Worth hospital team. This on-site role centers in the ED/ICU, with hands-on involvement in emergencies and rapid interventions.

The ideal candidate will participate in Code Blue/RSI/Stroke/Sepsis protocols, verify STAT orders in EPIC, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize patient outcomes. 13-week contract with travel considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine pharmacotherapy.
• Hands-on experience managing medications during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis, and trauma emergencies.
• Ability to provide immediate medication support during traumatic arrests and Rapid Sequence Intubations (RSI).
• Expertise in emergency medication selection, preparation, dosing, and administration recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of antibiotic selection, antimicrobial therapy, and sepsis management.
• Ability to assess patient profiles and identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse drug events.
• Experience reviewing and clinically verifying STAT medication orders.
• Knowledge of fibrinolytic therapy and emergency medication protocols.
• Strong pharmacokinetic knowledge, including therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments.
• Ability to provide evidence-based clinical recommendations to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-pressure emergency situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in ICU and Emergency Department settings.

Responsibilities

• Attend Code Blue events, including traumatic arrests, provide necessary medications, and document clinical participation.
• Support Rapid Sequence Intubations (RSI) across hospital departments by preparing and providing appropriate medications.
• Participate in Code Stroke responses, review patient profiles, recommend appropriate treatment, and prepare fibrinolytics when indicated.
• Support Code Sepsis responses by reviewing patient profiles, recommending appropriate antibiotics, and preparing necessary medications.
• Review and provide comprehensive pharmacy services for all STAT medication orders in the ED and ICU.
• Monitor the EPIC verification queue for STAT orders and orders requiring clinical intervention or iVents.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and monitor potential drug interactions.
• Support formulary management and participate in antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring services to medical staff.
• Evaluate and monitor potential adverse drug events.
• Serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff.

Skills

Critical Care pharmacotherapy

Emergency Medicine pharmacotherapy

Code Blue/Stroke/Sepsis management

RSI medication support

Antibiotic selection & stewardship

Drug interaction & ADE assessment

STAT order verification

Fibrinolytic therapy knowledge

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Clinical recommendations to physicians

High-pressure decision making

ICU/ED multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist- Inpatient (Critical Care ED)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 13-weeks

Pay Rate: $4,050 / week for 40 hours (Travel)

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Strong clinical knowledge of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine pharmacotherapy.
• Hands-on experience managing medications during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis, and trauma emergencies.
• Ability to provide immediate medication support during traumatic arrests and Rapid Sequence Intubations (RSI).
• Expertise in emergency medication selection, preparation, dosing, and administration recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of antibiotic selection, antimicrobial therapy, and sepsis management.
• Ability to assess patient profiles and identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse drug events.
• Experience reviewing and clinically verifying STAT medication orders.
• Knowledge of fibrinolytic therapy and emergency medication protocols.
• Strong pharmacokinetic knowledge, including therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments.
• Ability to provide evidence-based clinical recommendations to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in high-pressure emergency situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in ICU and Emergency Department settings.

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Experience with EPIC and pharmacy order verification queues.
• Experience in antibiotic stewardship programs.
• Pharmacokinetic dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring experience.
• Experience with drug utilization reviews and adverse drug event monitoring.
• Experience with clinical rounding in ICU or ED settings.
• Experience reviewing STAT medication orders and providing immediate clinical interventions.
• Availability to work flexible shifts across all seven days of the week.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Critical Care and/or Emergency Medicine to join a hospital team in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience participating in emergency codes, trauma cases, and critical clinical interventions within the ICU and Emergency Department.

This is an onsite opportunity, with pharmacists primarily working in the ED or ICU.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Code Blue events, including traumatic arrests, provide necessary medications, and document clinical participation.
• Support Rapid Sequence Intubations (RSI) across hospital departments by preparing and providing appropriate medications.
• Participate in Code Stroke responses, review patient profiles, recommend appropriate treatment, and prepare fibrinolytics when indicated.
• Support Code Sepsis responses by reviewing patient profiles, recommending appropriate antibiotics, and preparing necessary medications.
• Review and provide comprehensive pharmacy services for all STAT medication orders in the ED and ICU.
• Monitor the EPIC verification queue for STAT orders and orders requiring clinical intervention or iVents.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and monitor potential drug interactions.
• Support formulary management and participate in antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Provide pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring services to medical staff.
• Evaluate and monitor potential adverse drug events.
• Serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.