- Salary
- $58 – $81/hr
- Location
- Winchester, Virginia
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid role that integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Emergency Department. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting rapid, evidence-based medication management in a high-acuity environment.
The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for emergency medicine, ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use through real-time order verification, therapeutic consultation, and protocol-driven care. Responsibilities include development and optimization of ED-specific policies, order sets, and clinical pathways; promoting formulary compliance; and leading performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety and patient outcomes.
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist actively identifies and resolves medication-related issues, participates in emergency response and critical care decision-making, and documents clinical interventions and cost avoidance in accordance with organizational standards. The role includes ongoing collaboration with physicians, nurses, and leadership to address safety concerns, reduce error-prone processes, and enhance quality of care.
Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to medication-use policy development, supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) activities, and remains current with emerging therapies and evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. This position also plays a key role in staff education, competency development, and precepting pharmacy learners.
Requirements:
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
- Required: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program.
- Preferred: Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management.
- Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-acuity environments.
- Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams.
- Ability to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues, including safety events.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, high-stress setting.
- Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, performance improvements, and staff education.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Retirement Savings Match.
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing.
- An Incentive-Based Wellness Program.
- Health Savings and flexible spending account for childcare.
- Life insurance.
- Short- Term and Long-Term Disability.
- Professional Development.
Skills
Compliance