Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Emergency Medicine | Midnight Shift | 7 On / 7 Off

ChristianaCare • $136K — $217K *

Newark, DE 19702In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Less than 5 years of experience

1 week ago

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Qualifications

PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of acute clinical pharmacy experience required
ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (Emergency Medicine) or equivalent experience required
Board Certification (e.g., BCEMP) required within 2 years of hire
Current licensure in the State of Delaware or eligible to reciprocate.

Responsibilities

Participate in acute patient care as the pharmacy resource in the emergency department
Assist healthcare professionals in discussions with patients about pharmacotherapy
Provide drug therapy education to ED team members
Review medication histories for maintenance medication decisions
Assist with medication reconciliation during patient transitions
Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness and monitor for adverse events
Coordinate emergency medicine drug therapy protocols and care pathways

Benefits

Work on a fixed schedule of 7 On / 7 Off, providing consistent and predictable hours
Opportunity to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Involvement in training and mentoring pharmacy students and residents
Engagement in investigational drug programs and quality improvement initiatives
Participation in high-stakes acute care scenarios, enhancing your clinical skills.

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Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to work full time, midnight shift, 7 On / 7 Off. Work hours are 8:00 pm to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days
Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days

In this position, you will collaborate with healthcare providers, assess drug therapy, and provide medication-related care to achieve measurable outcomes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in acute patient care as the pharmacy resource in the emergency department, including trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, and other unstable patients
Assist healthcare professionals in discussions with patients and/or family members to help make informed decisions regarding pharmacotherapy options
Provide drug therapy related education to ED team members
Review the patient medication history to determine which maintenance medications should be continued during the acute illness
Assist with medication reconciliation for ED patients at the time of admission, transfer, or discharge to home or facility
Evaluate drug therapy for appropriate indication, dose, drug interactions, drug allergies, and monitor the pharmacotherapeutic regimen for effectiveness and adverse drug events (ADEs), and intervene as needed
Provide routine stewardship activities targeted at anti-infectives and other medications, including those that may be high risk for adverse events, high cost concerns, and inappropriate utilization (e.g., factor products, anticoagulants, sedatives, acid-suppressive therapies)
Appropriately convert/manage medications per P&T approved pharmacist policy (e.g. IV to PO and renal dose adjustment)
Participate in the investigation and resolution of missing dose issues in the ED when needed
Evaluate appropriate laboratory tests necessary to monitor and support the patient’s drug therapy regimen when needed
Coordinate the development and implementation of emergency medicine focused drug therapy protocols, guidelines, order sets, and/or care pathways to maximize benefits of pharmacotherapy
Prepare and present drug therapy monographs and formulary reviews to the Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee for medications used in ED and critically ill patients as needed
Participate in reporting ADEs to institutional committees and national programs (e.g., the FDA MedWatch program)
Participate in investigational drug programs as requested
Provide an interprofessional experience in training and mentoring pharmacy students, PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents through experiential ED rotations

Education and Experience Requirements:

PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency required or equivalent experience (3 years of acute clinical pharmacy experience)
ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency (Emergency Medicine) required or equivalent experience (3 years of in a Level I trauma center or Emergency Department) in addition to PGY1 residency or equivalent)
Board Certification (example, BCEMP) required within 2 years of hire
Current licensure (or eligible to reciprocate) in the State of Delaware

Hourly Pay Range: $65.25 - $104.41

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Post End Date

Jul 31, 2026

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