HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Emergency Medicine Pharmacists.
Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835E0208X
As of today, the following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Select the State 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.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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.
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.
What they do
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 enhance overall safety in the emergency department.
Participating in Resuscitation: They are active participants in resuscitation, providing medications and expertise to 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: An integral part of the emergency care team, working alongside physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive, efficient patient care.