Pharmacist, Emergency - Mid Shift

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Mental health

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE seeks a Pharmacist for the Emergency Room. This full-time, 40hrs/wk role works 11:00am–7:30pm, Monday–Friday with weekend rotation, at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

As a Pharmacist, you will assess patient data to identify medication-related problems, participate in emergencies, interpret orders for proper dosing, update histories, and collaborate with providers to optimize pharmacotherapy across the

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy required.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years hospital experience required.
• Registered pharmacist in Delaware required.
• Prefer Pyxis MedStation, EPIC BLS and ACLS certification if available.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data to identify medication-related problems via profile reviews, pharmacy consults and rounding.
• Participate in medical emergencies and formal alerts (trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI).
• Review provider orders for age/weight/disease-appropriate dosing and formulation.
• Check for drug interactions/allergies and take action as needed.
• Update medication histories for admitted patients.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication histories

Emergency response

Pharmacotherapy optimization

Interdisciplinary rounding

Education

Pharm.D.

Tools

Pyxis MedStation

EPIC

ACLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Job Title: Pharmacist, Emergency Room Employment Type: Full Time Shift: 40hrs/wk. 11am-7:30pm Monday-Friday (with weekend rotation) Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE

Position Purpose

This position is for pharmacists with experience in hospital pharmacy who are able to work directly with patients for medication histories, counseling, and responding to emergencies within the hospital. As a Pharmacist, you will:

• Appropriately assesses patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Participates in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke, sepsis and STEMI as required.
• Reviews and interprets providers orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities.
• Checks for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Updates medication history for all admitted patients.
• As necessary, consult with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care regarding pharmacotherapy optimization with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug information questions and facility medication use policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Documents patient care activities including therapy plan, monitoring, and follow-up in electronic medical record as per departmental guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy required.
• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital experience is required.
• Registered pharmacist in Delaware required.
• Preferred: Experience with Pyxis MedStation, EPIC BLS and ACLS certification before completion of orientation (will be provided if cannot provide upon hire)

Position Highlights

• 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.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Retirement Savings Program Free onsite parking.

Referral Rewards Program

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.