Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine 3rd Shift

MaineHealth
United States, Maine, Portland
110 Free Street (Show on map)
April 26, 2024
Summary Position Summary The Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department at Maine Medical Center. Core functions include: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy. Respond to medical emergencies in the ED and code blue activations across the hospital. Educate patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical competency on all topics related to the use of medication therapy. Provide direction to pharmacy technicians, students and residents to ensure optimal medication management. Evaluate medication use processes and current literature with a goal of continuous process improvement. Candidate qualifications are as follows: Pharm.D. from an accredited College of Pharmacy and pharmacist licensure eligibility to practice in the State of Maine required. PGY1 Pharmacy residency preferred. Emergency medicine or critical care pharmacy residency or experience preferred. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Graduate of an ACCP accredited school/college of pharmacy is required. License/Certifications: Eligible or currently licensed in the State of Maine. Experience: Work experience as a patient care pharmacist involved in patient monitoring and drug therapy review is preferred. Experience in an organized healthcare setting is preferred. Experience in the monitoring and consultation on drug therapy in patients of all age groups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Analytical skills necessary to identify and resolve problems related to drug therapy. Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.