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Emergency Medicine Pharmacists

Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835E0208X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Emergency Medicine Pharmacists.

As of today, the following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.

You can download the Emergency Medicine Pharmacists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.

What do Emergency Medicine Pharmacists do?

An ER pharmacist is a medication expert on a hospital care team who verifies orders, prepares and dispenses medications, and provides crucial consultation to physicians during emergencies, aiming to improve patient safety and optimize medication therapy in a fast-paced environment. 

They are involved in patient resuscitation, assessing the appropriateness of medication and potential interactions, and contribute to hospital-wide medication safety protocols and disaster planning.  

Responsibilities

Medication Management: They are responsible for the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medications in the emergency department. 

Order Verification: They review physician orders for accuracy, appropriate dosing, and to identify potential drug interactions or allergies, which is crucial for patient safety. 

Patient Assessment: They assess patients’ medical records, medication histories, and the appropriateness of selected medications for the given emergency. 

Clinical Consultation: They serve as medication experts, providing real-time consultation to physicians and nurses, particularly during critical events such as trauma or resuscitation. 

Improving Medication Safety: ER pharmacists work to reduce medication errors and improve overall medication safety within the emergency department. 

Participating in Resuscitation: They are active participants in resuscitation situations, providing medications and expertise for acutely deteriorating patients. 

Quality Improvement: They identify medication-use problems and develop solutions to address them, while also contributing to the development and implementation of medication protocols and guidelines. 

Why They Are Essential

Medication Expertise: They are the medication specialists, providing essential knowledge about pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and patient-specific medication needs. 

Time-Sensitive Treatment: ER pharmacists ensure the timely supply and administration of critical therapies, like thrombolytics for stroke or antibiotics, which can significantly impact patient outcomes. 

Multidisciplinary Team Member: They are an integral part of the emergency care team, working alongside physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive and efficient patient care. 

Specialty Pharmasists

Ambulatory Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P2201X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the provision of integrated, accessible health care services by pharmacists and is accountable for addressing medication needs, developing sustained partnerships with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community.

Cardiology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in direct patient care to ensure safe and effective use of medications in patients with cardiovascular disease, as members of interprofessional health care teams.

Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0207X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill to ensure that sterile preparations meet the clinical needs of patients, satisfying quality, safety, and environmental control requirements, regulations, and standards in all phases of preparation, storage, transportation, and administration.

Critical Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0205X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists, as integral members of interprofessional teams, working to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in critically ill patients.

Geriatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835G0303X

A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a “Certified Geriatric Pharmacist” (CGP).

To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835I0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the use of microbiology and pharmacology to develop, implement, and monitor drug regimens that incorporate antimicrobials to optimize therapy for patients.

Nuclear Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N0905X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in procurement, compounding, quality control testing, dispensing, distribution, and monitoring of radiopharmaceuticals.

Nutrition Support Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N1003X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in maintenance and/or restoration of optimal nutritional status, designing and modifying treatment according to patient needs.

Oncology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835X0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in developing, recommending, implementing, monitoring, and modifying pharmacotherapeutic plans to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.

Pain Management Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1400X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services to patients experiencing pain and associated symptoms.

Pediatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the safe and effective use of medications for all children from neonates through adolescents.

Pharmacist Clinician PhC/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0018X

Pharmacist Clinician/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist with additional training and an expanded scope of practice that may include prescriptive authority, therapeutic management, and disease management.

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care of patients by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced-level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy.

Psychiatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1300X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing care of patients with psychiatric illness by assessing and monitoring patients, recognizing drug-induced problems, and recommending appropriate treatment plans.

Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835S0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in delivering direct patient care and the safe and effective use of medications for patients in all phases of solid organ transplantation.

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