Pharmacist

The Cancer & Hematology Centers • Grand Rapids, MI

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the operations (IV infusion and retail), providing clinical resources to patients and staff, and inventory management of the pharmacy. This role ensures pharmacy products meet quality standards and comply with legal pharmacy regulations. The Staff Pharmacist supervises technicians in the preparation of sterile IV administrations, retail pharmacy dispensing, and daily pharmacy maintenance. Additionally, they provide clinical pharmacy services including drug information, billing assistance, patient education, and support to professional staff. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, primarily at the LHCP site with secondary support at the Kenmoor site as needed. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, with no weekend or holiday work required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharmacy Doctorate.
• Appropriate state pharmacy licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology and supportive therapies and/or drug research is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmacist services to each IV infusion clinic and to the licensed retail pharmacies (both within each site location and remotely as needed).
• Checks physician orders for appropriateness and completeness based on knowledge of protocols, regimens, and patient history.
• Provides pharmacy-based expertise into: drug selection process, drug administration process, monitoring and reporting of adverse reactions, drug stability, drug information, and therapeutic monitoring (IV and oral medications).
• Supervises technician preparation of all medications and solutions, assuring use of appropriate and safe technique, accurate selection of ingredients, and inspection of product before dispensing.
• Supervises retail technicians in proper dispensing of outpatient pharmacy prescriptions.
• Coordinates pharmacy programs including investigational medication programs, remote site medication programs, and prescription record keeping and storage processes complying with state and federal pharmacy standards.
• Maintains medication inventory to assure adequate supply for a just-in-time inventory system and cost-effective source of medications.
• Oversees pharmacy technician staff, assuring optimal employee performance and individual task assignment.
• Functions as a team member by expanding responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.

What This Job Offers

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