Pharmacist - Emergency Department - Days/Evenings

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.



Work Shift:
8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40


Compensation:
Salary Range: $57.00 - $87.50

We value the experience you bring. Relevant work experience will be considered when determining your starting wage within the established pay range.


Union Position:
No


Department Details
Join a supportive and collaborative pharmacy team committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing pharmacy practice, and investing in the professional growth of its team members.

Our pharmacists are valued members of the interdisciplinary care team and develop strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The department offers opportunities to precept and mentor a variety of learners, including pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, nurses, and medical residents.

Professional development is actively encouraged through support for board certification and conference attendance. We value pharmacists who are engaged, bring forward ideas, approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, and involve frontline team members in developing meaningful, sustainable solutions.

Summary
Multiple scheduling options are available for this position, including a rotating days/evenings schedule or an 8-on/6-off schedule with straight day shifts.

• Rotating Days/Evenings
o Day shifts generally start at 6:30AM
o Evening shifts generally start at 2:30PM
o Every 3rd Weekend

• 8-on/6-off Straight Days
o Options for 1.0 FTE (10 hour shifts) or 0.8 FTE (8 hour shifts) - Both are Full-Time Benefits Eligible
o Shifts generally start at 6:30AM

The Emergency Department Pharmacist is an integral member of the emergency care team, providing direct pharmaceutical care in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. Embedded within the Emergency Department, this pharmacist works alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacy colleagues, and other interdisciplinary partners to support timely clinical decision-making and safe, effective medication use.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include responding to medical emergencies, providing medication support during resuscitations, optimizing therapy for critically ill and complex patients, identifying and resolving medication-related problems, and offering real-time clinical consultation. The pharmacist also supports antimicrobial selection, medication dosing, toxicology management, procedural sedation, emergency preparedness, and transitions of care.

Additional responsibilities include prospective patient profile review, medication-order verification, medication preparation and procurement during urgent situations, and education for patients and healthcare professionals. The pharmacist may also participate in quality-improvement initiatives, protocol development, interdisciplinary education, and the precepting of pharmacy students and residents.

This position is well suited for a pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, communicates effectively under pressure, and values close collaboration with the emergency care team.

Qualifications

In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in emergency medicine or equivalent emergency medicine pharmacy experience preferred.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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