Pharmacist -Float - Pharmacy Services Shift Varies - 36hrs/wk

umhealthwest•Wyoming, MI

21d

About The Position

The clinical staff pharmacist is responsible for day-to-day Pharmacy operations under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, and Pharmacy Operations Supervisor. The pharmacist consults with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers about safe and effective medication use across patient populations, with the goal of promoting positive outcomes. The role oversees medication distribution, disposition, security, preparation, and procurement; provides education; participates in clinical pharmacy services and quality initiatives; and trains, supervises, and directs pharmacy support personnel. The position combines clinical pharmacy services with daily distributive pharmacy functions. It includes evaluating medication orders and therapy regimens, providing patient-specific consultations, supervising medication preparation and dispensing, educating health professionals and patients, and contributing to medication safety and quality improvement. The role works independently with minimal supervision and supports pharmacy operations, meetings, documentation, and other department duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
At least a BS in Pharmacy; the posting also identifies a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy as preferred.
Current or eligible State of Michigan (or reciprocal state) pharmacist licensure.
Current or eligible State of Michigan Controlled Substance license.
Other certifications, such as BCLS or ACLS, are listed in the Selection Preferences section without an explicit preferred designation.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Significant institutional Pharmacy experience.
Completion of an institutional residency.
Specialty certification(s), such as BCPS or BCOP.
Extensive knowledge of HFAP standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies according to established policies, procedures, protocols, directives, and pharmacy operation standards.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services, treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, policies and procedures, and critical pathways.
Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of medication and dose.
Participate in therapeutic drug monitoring, renal drug intervention screening, IV-to-oral conversions, patient care rounds, and other assigned patient-specific consultations or interventions.
Support formulary management, therapeutic substitution, rational drug selection, and pharmacoeconomic programs; review targeted medication use for compliance.
Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and recommend appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
Receive, interpret, clarify, and act on medication orders and outpatient prescriptions; review patient profiles while verifying physician orders.
Supervise sterile IV admixture preparation, prepare chemotherapy, and prepare or supervise compounded and extemporaneous medications.
Oversee medication procurement to ensure safe, cost-effective products are used for patient orders.
Fill or check automated drug dispensing machines and unit dose carts; check pre-packaging and setups completed by support personnel.
Supervise controlled substance requests for nursing stations and restocking of drug boxes for area ambulances; maintain controlled substance records and report discrepancies to the Pharmacy Director.
Assist with annual inventory.
Provide pharmaceutical care and drug therapy education, timely drug information to professional staff, and drug information to patients and caregivers.
Contribute to pharmacy newsletters or web posts for physicians and other health care professionals.
Supervise and instruct pharmacy students on clinical rotations.
Under the supervision or approval of the Director or Clinical Coordinator, participate in clinical data collection and prepare or present drug reviews, medication use evaluations, antibiograms, adverse drug reaction reports, medication event reports, and pharmacy clinical workload reports.
Organize and prioritize work, complete assignments in a timely manner, and contribute to effective department operations.
Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel, verify pharmacy technicians’ daily activities, participate in their performance appraisals, and oversee monthly floor stock inspections.
Keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, safe, and organized; establish collaborative relationships and assist other department personnel as needed.
Answer and direct telephone calls and perform other duties as necessary.
Communicate clearly and objectively in writing and orally, using appropriate literature, reference texts, databases, online resources, or evidence-based medicine as needed.
Attend and participate in pharmacy staff meetings, assigned intradepartmental meetings, and other required programs, committees, meetings, and functions; complete related assignments.
Participate in departmental and hospital quality improvement and medication use review activities, collect data, conduct quality monitors and inspections, and maintain assigned logs and records.
Document clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely; detect and report actual or potential adverse drug reactions and medication events promptly; follow applicable incident-reporting policies.
Use personal protective equipment and safety precautions when handling hazardous or potentially infectious materials; follow fire and disaster drill procedures and help provide a safe environment.
Cooperate in departmental and health system quality initiatives, share ideas and knowledge to improve services, and promote evaluation of technologies and services that enhance safe and effective pharmaceutical care.