Day Shift Emergency Medicine Pharmacist- Level 1 Trauma

Join Our Team at Baptist Health! Baptist Medical Center South is excited to announce the availability of a daytime emergency medicine clinical pharmacist position. Baptist Medical Center South is now a Level 1 Trauma Center providing high level emergent care to the central Alabama region. In addition, BMCS is home to PGY1, PGY2 Emergency Medicine and PGY2 Critical Care pharmacy residency programs. We invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional care and support to our patients. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

 

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist to work with our current team to drive excellence in our clinical pharmacy activities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications in the largest emergency department in the region. This pharmacist will be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the pharmacy department while fostering staff development and maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical practice in the Emergency Department. Work schedule is Day Shift 7 on/ 7 off -7 am to 6pm.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required and PharmD degree preferred.

Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency PGY1 and PGY2 program preferred or a minimum of 3 years inpatient experience.

Alabama Board of Pharmacy license current, or eligible and must obtained within 3 months of position.

Alabama Board of Pharmacy controlled substance license current or obtained within 3 months in position.

BCPS, BCCP or BCEMP upon hire is preferred or working towards attainment of board certification within 1 year of hire date

ALBOP parenteral certification within 3 months in position- Knowledge of aseptic technique

ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certification (can also be completed at hire)

Ability to accurately perform computer order entry duties (Cerner, InsightRX and Omnicell experience helpful)

Proficient in needed pharmaceutical calculations and the metric system.

Basic knowledge in pharmacokinetic calculations and parenteral nutrition management

Trauma experience preferred

Evidence of commitment to continuing education, experience in precepting APPE students and PGY1 and PGY2 residents preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide departmental leadership and oversight for all clinical pharmacy activities in the ER

Antimicrobial, anticoagulation, pharmacokinetic and parenteral nutrition consults

Review of Sentri 7 monitoring

Active participation in trauma events, code blue, code stroke, sepsis alerts and other emergent situations

Support staff development to ensure competency standards are met

Stay current with pharmaceutical practices and policies

Collaborate with management to plan, implement, and evaluate new programs and activities

Promote safe and appropriate medication therapy throughout the department

Actively participate in pharmacy residency program precepting and research

Why Baptist Health? At Baptist Health, we pride ourselves on our culture of excellence and compassion. Our team is dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to join a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply today! Visit us at Baptist Health Careers to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

For additional information contact Danna Nelson, PharmD, BCPS- System Clinical Director at [email protected].