SEH-PHARMACIST PD

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications and other pharmaceuticals according to established operational and clinical procedures and provider prescriptions. The role oversees and reviews the work of technical support personnel and advises patients, families, providers, and other health-care professionals on medication-related matters. The Pharmacist processes and verifies medication orders, maintains patient medication profiles, supports safe and cost-effective medication management, monitors patients’ responses to drug therapy, and recommends appropriate alternatives when needed. The role also provides medication information and education, supervises and trains pharmacy technicians, and supports timely pharmacy services for nursing units and other departments. Responsibilities include supervising sterile and nonsterile compounding in accordance with USP <795>, USP <797>, and applicable laws and regulations; ensuring secure handling of controlled substances and proper handling of hazardous medications under USP <800>; preparing required departmental documents and reports; attending required meetings and training; supporting the organization’s mission, values, policies, and customer-service initiatives; and responding to codes and emergencies as required. The position is per diem, on the day shift, at Sparrow Eaton Hospital in Charlotte, Michigan.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan pharmacist license in good standing.
Valid State of Michigan Controlled Substance license in good standing.
BLS and ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
Student, intern, or work experience in a hospital setting.
Graduate of a College of Pharmacy; a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required.
Effective oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
Ability to use a keyboard as required for essential job duties.
General knowledge of pharmacy terminology and of the use, clinical effects, and chemical, biological, and physical properties of drugs.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to service provision, including HIPAA confidentiality and Joint Commission standards.
Mathematical and computation skills necessary for calculations.
Interpersonal skills to exchange information effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health-care professionals.
Ability to guide and train team members, prioritize work, and review assigned work.
Analytical ability to assess patient data and recommend alternative drug therapy when appropriate.
Ability to perform tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail and to adapt to multiple priorities and demands.
Physical ability to stand or sit in one position for extended periods, lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and retrieve items from high shelves.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience as a licensed pharmacist preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense medication orders according to provider requests, established profiles, procedures, and protocols.
Process medication orders and stock requests accurately and efficiently, including STAT and ASAP orders within defined time limits.
Review and verify orders in the pharmacy computer system, clarify incomplete or inappropriate orders with providers, and maintain accurate patient medication profiles.
Transport medications and supplies to patient-care units as needed.
Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication management according to applicable policies, regulations, standards, procedures, and protocols.
Advise providers about the pharmacy pharmacokinetic dosing and anticoagulant dosing services.
Monitor patients’ health and progress in response to drug therapy and recommend alternate drug therapy when appropriate.
Assess and advise providers on formulary products, substitutions, and more efficacious medication options.
Provide medication information and education to physicians, nurses, patients, families, and ancillary personnel.
Supervise and train pharmacy technicians and oversee their daily work.
Provide accurate, efficient, and friendly service to nursing units and other departments and support interdisciplinary team members.
Compound and supervise the compounding of nonsterile and sterile medications in accordance with USP <795> and USP <797>.
Ensure compounded preparations meet prescribed strength, quality, and purity requirements and are packaged, labeled, and dispensed according to applicable laws and regulations.
Ensure compounding policies and procedures are followed.
Ensure secure storage and handling of controlled substances under health-system policies and procedures.
Ensure hazardous medications are handled according to health-system policies and USP <800>.
Prepare and use departmental documents and reports as required.
Attend team-member meetings, training, and in-services as required.
Support and model the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives; comply with policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Respond to codes and emergencies as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.