Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Critical Care Medical ICU

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist supports the Medical ICU teams at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. Clinical duties include rounding with the care team, verifying medication orders, and completing pharmacy dosing and monitoring services. Direct patient care is 90% on site, with 10% of the position dedicated to other corporate-level initiatives, which may be remote.

The specialist serves as a clinical content expert for pharmaceutical care of critically ill patients and participates in Corewell Health initiatives. Additional duties include serving as a primary preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, creating educational content on critical care topics, participating in research, and leading pharmacy improvement and cost-savings projects. The role requires strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position provides leadership for pharmacy clinical activities in the assigned area, supports departmental and corporate objectives, and promotes safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy. It also supports staff development, serves as a role model of clinical excellence, assists management with oversight and guidance, and participates in planning and implementing programs and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Pharm.D. in pharmacy.
• Michigan Clinical Pharmacist license, or eligibility to obtain it upon hire.
• Michigan Pharmacist Controlled Substance license, or eligibility to obtain it upon hire.
• Three years of relevant experience; the posting specifies three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy residency/fellowship as preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Residency training.
• Three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist or pharmacy residency/fellowship.
• In the absence of residency training, demonstrated superior knowledge in the area of focus, such as board certification or considerable practical clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Staff clinically in areas supporting the Medical ICU teams.
• Round with the care team, verify medication orders, and complete pharmacy dosing and monitoring service requirements.
• Serve as a clinical content expert for pharmaceutical care of critically ill patients in Corewell Health initiatives.
• Serve as a primary preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Create Corewell Health educational content on critical care topics.
• Participate in research.
• Lead pharmacy improvement and cost-savings projects.
• Provide leadership for pharmacy clinical activities in the assigned area.
• Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy.
• Collaborate with pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Support staff development and ongoing professional development.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support for assigned areas.
• Participate in planning, organizing, implementing, and following up on new programs and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior