Clinical Pharmacist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable 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, participates in process improvement and drug use evaluations, and works with multiple medication automation systems.

The pharmacist screens medication orders, compounds and dispenses medications, evaluates patients, interprets serum drug levels using pharmacokinetic principles, and recommends dosage regimens to prescribers. The position also supervises and directs technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel within their skill level; maintains professional competence through continuing study and required training; and ensures services comply with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation requirements.

This is a full-time position at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week in variable eight-hour shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m., on a rotating first- and second-shift schedule. The pharmacist may need to cover third shift and works every third weekend.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• 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

• Two years of relevant hospital pharmacy experience.
• ASHP-accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice.
• PharmD degree and PGY1 residency.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and efficacy of medication use.
• Educate and consult 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 appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies, and potential drug interactions.
• Safely compound and dispense medications for administration to patients.
• 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 ongoing study and timely completion of 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 addressing 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 items.
• 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