Clinical Pharmacist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The pharmacist evaluates patients, orders appropriate laboratory tests, and interprets serum drug levels using pharmacokinetic principles. They recommend dosage regimens to prescribers to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient risk, and monitor drug-therapy costs. The role also provides appropriate supervision and direction to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel; maintains professional competence through ongoing study and training; counsels patients, families, and care team members; and ensures services comply with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation requirements.

This is a full-time position at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 36 scheduled hours per week. Shifts are eight hours, scheduled variably between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m., with a rotating first- and second-shift schedule and the ability to cover third shift when needed. Weekend coverage is required every third weekend.

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: AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, AHA BLS, or American Red Cross BLS.

Nice To Haves

• ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice residency.
• PharmD degree and PGY1 residency.
• 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 about optimal drug therapy.
• Participate in process improvement activities and drug use evaluations.
• Work with multiple medication automation systems.
• Interpret and screen medication orders for the 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 drug-therapy costs.
• Provide appropriate supervision and direction to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills through continuous study and required training and education.
• 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 supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• 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: Mid Level