Pharmacist - Clinical Services

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

About The Position

Coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services for patients from birth through 100+ years of age. Provides pharmacy quality assurance, assists with developing policies and procedures, and participates on performance improvement teams. The position is responsible for staff development and implementing the pharmacy strategic plan for designated areas of responsibility. Provides clinical pharmacy services such as drug dosing, monitoring, and dispensing; drug information and education for medical center employees, physicians, and patients; and medication management recommendations for inpatients. Works with medical disciplines to improve patient care and decrease costs, represents pharmacy in medical center meetings, and participates in pharmacy management and team meetings. Develops clinical pharmacy services, educates staff, and serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns, and residents. The role also provides pharmacy staff coverage when needed and compounds IV and piggyback medications, TPNs, and narcotic drips. Prepares biohazard IVs using aseptic technique and universal precautions and follows USP 797 guidelines. Ensures compliance with department and system policies, regulatory rules, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Michigan.
Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is required.
Three to five years of hospital experience.
Basic knowledge of personal computers.
Analytical skills to interpret pharmacokinetic data and research drug information.
Written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate clearly with individuals and groups at all levels.
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Windows; further learning opportunities may be required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; repetition of these movements may be required regularly or frequently.
Light physical demand level: occasionally lift or carry 11–20 lbs.; frequently handle 10 lbs. and/or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls.
Follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements; some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials is noted.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program, postgraduate year 1 and/or 2, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical pharmacy services, including drug dosing, monitoring, and dispensing.
Provide drug information and education to medical center employees, physicians, and patients, and serve as a liaison for issues involving the pharmacy manager and director.
Monitor drug therapy for patients in the assigned service line and recommend medication management for inpatients.
Work with medical disciplines to improve patient care and decrease costs.
Represent pharmacy at formal and informal medical center meetings; participate in pharmacy management and team meetings; and implement the pharmacy strategic plan for designated areas of responsibility.
Develop pharmacy and service-line policies and procedures, provide staff education, and ensure compliance with department and system policies, regulatory rules, and accreditation standards.
Develop new clinical pharmacy services, educate staff, and implement new programs.
Precept pharmacy students, interns, and residents.
Provide pharmacy staff coverage when needed.
Compound IV and piggyback medications, TPNs, and narcotic drips.
Prepare biohazard IVs using aseptic technique and universal precautions, and follow USP 797 guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.