Clinical Pharmacist - Rotating

Trinity Health•Chelsea, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides medication preparation and distribution services and contributes prospectively to pharmaceutical care and high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care across the age continuum, in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with professional standards and statutory requirements. The pharmacist applies pharmacotherapy expertise, participates in interdisciplinary education, helps identify and resolve medication-use problems, contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives, and provides clinical education to pharmacy staff, students, and residents where applicable. The role is in the inpatient pharmacy at Chelsea Hospital, which serves inpatients, rehabilitation, the emergency department, and operating rooms. Clean room operations are accredited by the Joint Commission for adherence to USP 797 and 800 standards. The position is part-time on a rotating shift, with an expectation of up to 12 weeks of midnight coverage per year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
Registered pharmacist who possesses or is eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist license and Controlled Substance license.
Maintain the minimum State Board of Pharmacy continuing education hours required every two years by the State of Michigan.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by specific hospital policy.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients, physicians, healthcare providers, health team members, administrators, and managers.
Broad knowledge of medication compounding and dispensing.
Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, and the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
Analytical skills to organize and prioritize multiple duties.
General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics and teaching ability.
Commitment to the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and to continuous quality improvement.
Professional demeanor, punctuality, and willingness to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
Customer service orientation and clear written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice.
Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency.

Responsibilities

Interpret and evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, including dosage form, dose, route, schedule, starting time, and duration.
Monitor medication regimens for allergies, drug-drug and nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplication, and potential adverse drug reactions.
Individualize medication therapy based on patient factors such as renal function, age, weight, laboratory values, and pharmacokinetic parameters.
Manage drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care by communicating with healthcare providers and patients, intervening on unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate orders, and recommending alternative therapy.
Participate in pharmaceutical care activities, including patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient education and counseling, admission drug histories, antimicrobial stewardship, pain management, and drug information education.
Document clinical interventions; participate in quality assurance monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and pharmacoeconomic analysis; and monitor medication therapy outcomes as assigned.
Perform duties in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Maintain control and accountability for controlled substances, hazardous medications, and investigational drug regulations, and maintain legally required records.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational integrity requirements, standards of conduct, code of ethics, and relevant policies and procedures.