Pharmacist - Contingent

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist works in the inpatient pharmacy at Chelsea Hospital, which serves inpatients, rehabilitation, the emergency department, and operating rooms. The pharmacist provides medication preparation and distribution services and contributes to pharmaceutical care and high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care for patient populations across the age continuum, in coordination with the healthcare team and in accordance with professional standards and statutory requirements.

The role applies pharmacotherapy expertise, participates in interdisciplinary education and medication-use problem resolution, supports continuous quality improvement initiatives, and provides clinical education to pharmacy staff, students, and pharmacy residents when applicable. The inpatient pharmacy's clean-room operations are accredited by the Joint Commission for adherence to USP 797 and 800 standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered pharmacist who possesses or is eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist license and Controlled Substance license.
• Maintain the minimum State Board of Pharmacy continuing education hours every two years as required by Michigan.
• Obtain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification when required by specific hospital policy.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate drug therapy information effectively with healthcare team members, patients, administrators, managers, and other healthcare providers.
• Broad knowledge of medication compounding and dispensing, and thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics.
• Analytical skills to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
• General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
• Commitment to the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and to continuous quality improvement.
• Professional demeanor, punctuality, and willingness to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
• Customer service skills to work effectively with hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice.
• Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and evaluate medication orders for appropriate therapy, including dosage form, dose, route, schedule, starting time, and duration.
• Monitor medication regimens for allergies, drug-drug and nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplication, and potential adverse drug reactions.
• Individualize medication therapy based on patient-specific factors such as renal function, age, weight, laboratory values, and pharmacokinetic parameters.
• Coordinate drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care by communicating with healthcare providers and patients, intervening on unclear, incomplete, or inappropriate orders, and recommending alternative therapy when needed.
• Participate in pharmaceutical care activities, including patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient teaching and counseling, admission drug histories, antimicrobial stewardship, pain management, and drug-information education.
• Document clinical interventions; participate in quality assurance monitoring, drug utilization reviews, and pharmacoeconomic analysis; and monitor medication therapy outcomes as assigned.
• Perform duties in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain control and accountability for controlled substances, hazardous medications, and investigational drugs, and properly maintain legally required records.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health policies and programs, including the Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and Code of Ethics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and DailyPay.
• Benefits effective on the first day, with no waiting periods.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time