Frederick Health·Frederick County, Maryland
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides real-time bedside pharmacotherapy expertise and medication management within the Emergency Department. They actively participate in emergency responses, oversee medication distribution, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist based in the Emergency Department is an integral member of the ED care team, providing real-time clinical pharmacy services to optimize medication therapy, enhance patient safety, and support rapid decision-making in a high acuity environment. This role involves direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and active participation in emergency responses.
This position supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.
Clinical Care
Provide bedside pharmacotherapy expertise for ED patients across all acuity levels, including trauma, cardiac, and neurologic emergencies
Perform prospective medication order review and intervene to prevent medication errors, adverse drug events, and therapeutic delays.
Conduct medication reconciliation for high-risk or complex patients on arrival.
Optimize medication therapy through dose adjustments renal/hepatic dosing, antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based recommendations
Participate rounds, huddles, case discussions with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Emergency Response
Respond to all ED code blues, stroke alerts, sepsis alerts, and other rapid response events.
Prepare and deliver emergency medications, ensuring accuracy and timeliness during critical interventions.
Support procedural sedation, rapid sequence intubation, and toxicology emergencies with medication selection and dosing guidance.
Operational Responsibilities
Oversee ED medication distribution, including automated dispensing cabinet optimizations, inventory management, and controlled substance oversight.
Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Assist with medication shortage by recommending safe, clinically appropriate alternatives
Oversee the medication reconciliation process in the ED
Participate in ED quality improvement initiatives and metric reporting.
Duties may vary depending on location:
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Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:
_X__ Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
_X__ Infant (31 thru 12 months)
_X__ Child (13 months thru 12 years)
_X__ Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
_X__ Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
_X__ Geriatric (66+ years)
Light Work - Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes and/or carrying up to 10 pounds, or requiring walking or standing to a significant degree (about six [6] hours a day).
Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.
Category B – MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Manager
Market context
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist roles in Maryland emergency departments are typically in demand at hospitals that rely on rapid medication review, protocol support, and interdisciplinary care. These positions are competitive because employers look for a PharmD, PGY1 residency or equivalent clinical experience, Maryland licensure, and emergency-ready certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight ED, critical care, and code-response experience.