Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy. Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting. This role involves close collaboration with physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs), nurses, and fellow pharmacists to ensure optimal medication management and patient outcomes. The pharmacist will actively participate in emergency responses, including stroke alerts, STEMI, trauma alerts, and code blue situations, requiring quick decision-making and advanced clinical skills.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the pharmacist will contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives and may serve as a preceptor for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students. Preferred qualifications include completion of a PGY2 residency in emergency medicine or critical care, or PGY1 residency with emergency medicine experience, or equivalent direct patient care experience in an ED practice setting.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support if required by the entity/department

PALS-Pediatric Life Support if required by the entity/department

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

35

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $94.60 to $104.06 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.