Valley Health·Winchester, Virginia
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.
Pharmacy - 207070
$58.26 - $81.57
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.
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.
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 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 [https://valleyhealthbenefits.com/#/home].
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.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Virginia typically draw steady demand in hospitals, retail settings, and other patient-facing environments where licensed support staff help keep medication workflows moving. These positions are competitive because employers often want current PTCB or ExCPT certification, Virginia Board of Pharmacy licensure, and several years of experience, along with a clean record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.
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