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Winchester, Virginia

Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - Full Time

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Department PHARMACY - 207070 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Grade 173 Job Description The Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid role that integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical and administrative responsibilities within the Emergency Department. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting rapid, evidence-based medication management in a high-acuity environment. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for emergency medicine, ensuring safe, effective, and timely medication use through real-time order verification, therapeutic consultation, and protocol-driven care.

Responsibilities include development and optimization of ED-specific policies, order sets, and clinical pathways; promoting formulary compliance; and leading performance improvement initiatives focused on medication safety and patient outcomes. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist actively identifies and resolves medication-related issues, participates in emergency response and critical care decision-making, and documents clinical interventions and cost avoidance in accordance with organizational standards.

The role includes ongoing collaboration with physicians, nurses, and leadership to address safety concerns, reduce error-prone processes, and enhance quality of care. Additionally, the pharmacist contributes to medication-use policy development, supports Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) activities, and remains current with emerging therapies and evidence-based practices in emergency medicine. This position also plays a key role in staff education, competency development, and precepting pharmacy learners. Education Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited program required. Required: Successful completion of PGY-1 residency program Preferred: Successful completion of PGY-2 residency program in emergency medicine or critical care Certification & Licensures Virginia and/or West Virginia Pharmacy License required (or acquired within 90 days of hire) based on location of work assignment.

Qualifications Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and emergency/critical care medication management. Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills in high-acuity environments. Ability to evaluate medication orders for safety, appropriateness, and therapeutic outcomes. Effective interdisciplinary communication with physicians, nurses, and care teams. Ability to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related issues, including safety events. Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, high-stress setting. Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols, performance improvements, and staff education.

  • ability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Key Responsibilities

Integrates operational staffing with advanced clinical responsibilities to ensure safe and timely medication management in the Emergency Department. Develops ED-specific policies and clinical pathways while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and successful completion of a PGY-1 residency, with a PGY-2 in emergency or critical care preferred. Must hold or obtain a pharmacy license in Virginia and/or West Virginia within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Protocol Development

Emergency Medicine — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Valley Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Winchester, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Health Savings Account