CLINICAL PHARMACIST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or Pharm-D
• Three (3) years’ experience in an acute care setting of pharmacy or completion of a PGY1 Residency
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of pharmacy practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

•  Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from an accredited U.S. School of Pharmacy.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
• Residency, PGY2, with Emergency Medicine concentration preferred.
• Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required with AAI license.
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Authorization to Administer Injectable Medications license from the State of Pennsylvania.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Data Mining, etc.)
• Experience with development and implementation of drug therapy protocols and Pharmacist-Led Medication Reconciliation programs.

• Current licensure to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Pennsylvania or be eligible for licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

• →This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

 

•  Independence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Confined Spaces

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Hazards

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Operates Vehicle

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Rotates All Shifts

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Call

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Between Sites

X

 

 

 

   

 

Direct Patient Care

 

X

 

 

   

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

 

 

 

   

 

Eye Protection

X

 

 

 

   

 

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Hearing Protection

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Hand Protection

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feet, Toe Protection

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Body Protection

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latex Exposure

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mist Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Laser Exposure

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Bending (Stooping)

X

 

 

 

x

 

 

Sitting

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Walking

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

 

X

 

 

x

 

 

Climbing Ladders

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Standing

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Squatting (Crouching)

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Twisting/Turning

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

 

X

 

x

 

 

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

 

X

 

 

 

    x

 

Carry

X

 

 

 

 

x

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Color Vision

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Hearing Clearly

X

 

 

x

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Reaching Forward

 

X

 

 

 

x

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

X

 

 

10-19

20-29

30-49

>50

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

X

 

 

10-19

20-29

30-49

>50

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

X

 

 

10-19

20-29

30-49

>50

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

X

 

 

10-19

20-29

30-49

>50