In this critical role, you will provide direct clinical pharmacy services in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, ensuring optimal pharmacotherapeutic outcomes for emergency patients. The Emergency Medicine Pharmacist serves as a vital member of the multidisciplinary care team and is responsible for medication-related decision-making, real-time order verification, and support during emergency responses.
- Provide real-time clinical pharmacy support during emergency resuscitations, including cardiac arrests, stroke alerts, and rapid sequence intubations.
- Prepare and dispense emergency medications and guide nursing staff on safe and accurate administration.
- Evaluate and verify medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
- Participate in the development and implementation of ED-specific medication protocols, guidelines, and order sets.
- Monitor for and manage adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug interactions.
- Serve as a drug information resource for ED clinicians regarding formulary agents, dosing, administration, and pharmacokinetics.
- Precept pharmacy students during ED rotations.
- Participate in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives related to emergency care and medication safety.
Qualifications:Required: - PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy or licensed Pharmacists prior to 2002 with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP approved pharmacy residency program or, three (3) years practicing pharmacist experience
- Licensed as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut or, eligible to receive licensure within 45 days Licensed as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut or eligible to receive licensure within 45 days.
