A critically important career.
Emergency medicine pharmacists are important members of the health care team. Conditions seen by emergency pharmacists range from bruises and colds to gunshot wounds and chest pains.
Emergency medicine pharmacists work in a fast-paced setting with other health care professionals who rely on their expertise to make quick and accurate medication decisions and assure optimal patient care.
They prepare and dispense medications, review patient charts, develop pharmacy procedures to ensure patients receive the right medications at the right time, and counsel patients regarding the safe and appropriate use of medications. They also develop disaster response plans, manage medication inventories, and conduct research.
Practice Setting: You can find them in fast-paced emergency room settings.
Educational Requirements: Emergency medicine pharmacists generally complete 1-2 years in a residency and/or pass a board certification exam after earning a PharmD degree.
Patients: They treat a wide variety of patients who visit a hospital emergency room.
Traits: You want to work in an exciting and fast-paced setting with a variety of patients as part of a health care team, and you can communicate clearly and calmly under pressure.