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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Exempt) (Hiring Immediately)
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Exempt) (Hiring Immediately)Mercy • Fort Smith, AR, US
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Exempt) (Hiring Immediately)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Exempt) (Hiring Immediately)

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR, US
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Clinical Specialty Pharmacist Emergency Department

Join our dynamic Emergency Department team as a Clinical Specialty Pharmacist , where you'll play a critical role in patient care through expert medication management and collaboration with frontline clinical staff.

This position has a strong focus on medication history, including supervising and verifying the work of medication history technicians, as well as performing medication histories directly. Youll be embedded in the Emergency Department, working side-by-side with nurses, providers, and other ED staff to ensure safe and effective medication use.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide real-time medication management recommendations to ED providers.
  • Process ED medication orders and respond to drug information requests.
  • Assist nurses with Omnicell-related issues and medication administration questions.
  • Serve as a clinical resource at the point of care, supporting safe and informed decision-making.

Additional Expectations :

  • On occasion, you may be asked to cover in the central phamracy either during meal breaks or for full shifts. Competency in central pharmacy operations is essential.
  • Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education : Minimum requirement of Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in pharmacy degree.
  • Licensure : Requires a current pharmacist license from state of practice.
  • Experience : Completed PGY-1 or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience in specialty area.
  • Preferred Experience : Completed PGY-2 in specality area.
  • Certifications : Eligible for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (preferred in area of specialty practice).
  • Key Responsibilities :

    1. Clinical Expertise and Patient Care :

    Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to design, implement, and monitor individualized medication therapy plans.

    Provide real-time recommendations during medical emergencies, including trauma resuscitations, sepsis management, and cardiac arrests (e.g., ACLS and PALS protocols).

    Monitor and optimize drug therapy for acute and critically ill patients.

    Ensure appropriate dosing, especially for high-risk and narrow therapeutic index medications.

    2. Emergency Medicine Protocol Development :

    Develop, implement, and review evidence-based treatment protocols and guidelines tailored to emergency medicine.

    Participate in antimicrobial stewardship by optimizing antibiotic use in the ED.

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    Clinical Pharmacy Specialist • Fort Smith, AR, US