Pharmacist III

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

31d

About The Position

Routinely performs all of the duties of a staff pharmacist but also utilizes a large amount of their assigned work time to a specialty area within the pharmacy that provides direct support or training for other staff. This position often requires odd work schedules, off site meetings, on-call time and weekend shifts in order to maintain software systems while not disrupting departmental operations. What the Inpatient Pharmacist will do: Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols. 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. Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned. Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. What the Inpatient Pharmacist will need: Five year bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within the pharmacy such as pharmacy software maintenance, hardware upkeep, training of pharmacy personnel or communication with outside technical departments (TIS). Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager). Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Five year bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within the pharmacy such as pharmacy software maintenance, hardware upkeep, training of pharmacy personnel or communication with outside technical departments (TIS).
• Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager).

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• 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.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees