Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Clinical Specialist

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services, imaging, and wound care.

Position Description: Responsible for demonstrating an expertise in medication reconciliation and emergency medicine. Is able to serve as a resource in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients in the emergency department.

Duties:

• Medication Reconciliation is the primary role of the ED pharmacist. In collaboration with the nursing staff, perform routine review and correction of home medication lists for patients admitted into the hospital via the ED, and for behavioral health patients being held in the FLEX area.
• Respond to all code STEMI patients while on duty to provide any assistance and immediate verification of orders or putting in the orders at the bedside for the provider. Review for recommendation for aspirin on arrival.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternative to medical staff as needed.
• Be on stand by for procedural sedations in order to provide medication recommendations (such as if there are shortages) and help to dose medications. Draw up the sedation medications and enter the order in Cerner with correct times and dosages.
• Interprets and verifies medication orders in a timely manner. Maintains accurate, complete pharmacy patient medication profiles. Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.

Benefit Highlights:

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Pharm.D. preferred.
• Completion of a 1-year emergency pharmacy practice residency, specialty residency, emergency/trauma certification, or at least 3 years of pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.
• Current licensed pharmacist in South Carolina.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification required for ED/FED.

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