Pharmacist, Emergency - Mid Shift

St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Referral rewards

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Pharmacist for the Emergency Room to provide direct patient care, medication histories, counseling and rapid response in emergencies. You will support trauma, stroke, sepsis and STEMI cases through coordination with the care team.

The role requires a Pharm.D. with hospital experience or a PGY-1 residency, Delaware licensure, and familiarity with Pyxis MedStation and EPIC. BLS/ACLS are required before orientation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews and pharmacy consults.
• Participates in medical emergencies and trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI as required.
• Reviews provider orders for drug appropriateness based on age, weight, and comorbidities; updates medication histories.
• Consults with providers and nurses on pharmacotherapy optimization to improve outcomes.
• Provides drug information and ensures safe use of medications.
• Documents therapy plans, monitoring, and follow-up in the EMR as per guidelines.

Skills

Patient counseling

Emergency response

Medication histories

Education

Pharm.D. ACPE accredited

ASHP-accredited PGY-1 or hospital experience

Tools

Pyxis MedStation

EPIC

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, educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Retirement Savings Program

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• Referral Rewards Program

For more than 90 years,Saint Francis Hospitalhas 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 whorequireexpert medical care regardless of religion, race, color,creedor 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.