Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Corewell Health • Big Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist maintains accountability for the safety and efficacy of medication use. The role educates and advises patients, families, and health care team members on optimal drug therapy, and participates in process improvement activities and drug use evaluations. The pharmacist works with multiple medication automation systems, screens medication orders for appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies, and potential interactions, and safely compounds and dispenses medications.

The pharmacist evaluates patients, orders appropriate laboratory tests, interprets serum drug levels using pharmacokinetic principles, and recommends dosage regimens to prescribers to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient risk, and monitor drug therapy costs. The role provides appropriate supervision and direction to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel within their skill level. It also requires continued professional learning and completion of required training and education.

Services must comply with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation and compliance requirements. The position is PRN, with variable scheduling within the pharmacy's operating hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Two years of relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
• Michigan State Clinical Pharmacist license required within 90 days.
• Michigan State Controlled Substance Pharmacist license required within 90 days.
• One of the following certifications is required within 180 days: ACLS from the American Heart Association; PALS from the American Heart Association; BLS from the American Heart Association; or BLS from the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• ASHP-accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for the safety and efficacy of medication use.
• Educate and consult with patients, families, and health care team members regarding optimal drug therapy.
• Participate in process improvement activities and drug use evaluations.
• Use multiple medication automation systems.
• Interpret and screen medication orders for appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies, and potential drug interactions.
• Safely compound and dispense medications for patient administration.
• Evaluate patients, order appropriate laboratory tests, and interpret serum drug levels using pharmacokinetic principles.
• Recommend dosage regimens to prescribers to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient risk, and monitor medication costs.
• Provide appropriate supervision and direction to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel within the appropriate skill level.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills through continuous study and complete required training and education on time.
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, significant others, and health care team members to optimize outcomes and appropriate medication use.
• Ensure services comply with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on 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: Part-time