Clinical Pharmacist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacist II prepares and dispenses parenteral, enteral, and oral medications, monitors patient drug therapies, provides drug information, and directs pharmacy support personnel. The role reviews medication orders and prescriptions, ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies, and contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department. It also provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners, recommends therapeutic alternatives when appropriate, and offers drug information and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The Pharmacist II may participate in training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students or residents. The position rotates between first and second shifts.

The employer states a commitment to honoring each person's dignity and recognizing colleagues' varied perspectives, experiences, and talents. It is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected status.

Requirements

• Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required at the manager's discretion.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy is preferred.
• Advanced training in at least one specialty clinical area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares, and dispenses medication orders and prescriptions according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
• Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians as needed.
• Provides drug information and counseling to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel and verifies pharmacy technicians' daily activities.
• Monitors patient drug therapies.

What This Job Offers

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