What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Clinical Pharmacist position at Kirby Clinical?
ER Clinical Pharmacist
Be the pharmacist the Emergency Department calls first! We're hiring an ER Clinical Pharmacist for a highly independent, clinically rich role in a busy, high-acuity hospital ED. You'll serve as the go-to pharmacy consultant for critical care, trauma, stroke, sepsis, and resuscitation needs, working side by side with emergency physicians, nurses, and pharmacy residents to respond to code blues, code strokes, sepsis alerts, and trauma activations. Your clinical judgment will keep medication therapy safe, effective, and cost-efficient for patients of every age. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available at select sites.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary pharmacy consultant for all ED critical care and trauma needs
- Respond to code blue, code stroke, sepsis alert, and trauma events
- Provide antimicrobial, anticoagulation, pharmacokinetic (PK), and parenteral nutrition (TPN) consults
- Complete medication reconciliation (med recs) and prospective order review
- Support medication preparation and administration for trauma, stroke, and resuscitation cases
- Use clinical decision support tools (e.g., Sentri7) to monitor and intervene
- Ensure age-appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy from pediatrics through geriatrics
- Lead and participate in departmental clinical programs, medication safety, and process improvement initiatives
- Precept pharmacy residents and students, support staff education, and contribute to residency programs and research
Facility
- High-acuity Emergency Department with critical care and trauma exposure
- Level 1 Trauma Center at select sites
- Regional health systems with comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services
- Active pharmacy residency programs: PGY1, plus PGY2 Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at select sites
- Dedicated clinical ER pharmacy role with strong physician collaboration
- Computerized order entry and clinical decision support tools
- Mission-driven culture focused on excellence, compassion, and innovation
Schedule
- Full-time, onsite
- Day shift: 7 on, 7 off, 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Overnight shift opportunities available if preferred
- Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
Compensation
- $135,000 – $165,000 (approx. $65 – $80/hr)
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Relocation assistance available
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials
- Health, vision, and dental
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Requirements
- Active pharmacist license in good standing and state controlled substance certification
- BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy
- PGY1 residency, or 2–3 years of hospital clinical pharmacy experience; ER or critical care experience preferred
- BCPS board certification
- BLS and ACLS certification; PALS or NRP a plus
- Ability to obtain state preceptor license and ASHP-endorsed residency preceptorship upon hire
- Proficiency in computer order entry, pharmaceutical calculations, and aseptic technique; commitment to continuing education
Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What year did you graduate with your pharmacy degree?
- Did you complete a residency? If yes, please describe your field of study:
- Describe your experience in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine:
- When are you most often available for a phone interview?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $135,000 - $165,000