Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacogenomics
About The Position
The Pharmacy Specialist provides oversight and leadership for appropriate drug use within a region of Henry Ford Health. The role collaborates with medical and administrative leadership and primary care providers to develop and implement strategies that improve patient care quality and value. It focuses on optimizing drug therapy, reducing waste, and enhancing pharmacy services across the health system. The specialist reviews patient drug therapy and recommends modifications, interviews patients and families to monitor responses to drug therapy, and uses utilization management reports and corporate data to improve drug utilization. The role also identifies opportunities to streamline patient care and reduce waste, and guides the development of other pharmacists on the healthcare team.
Requirements
- Registered pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
- Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency.
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience with advanced clinical training.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead work groups effectively.
- Prior experience with relational databases.
- Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics and biostatistical applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmacogenomics.
- Board certification in a relevant area of clinical practice and specialized training in clinical pharmacogenomics.
- Prior experience with integrated health systems.
Responsibilities
- Review patient drug therapy and suggest modifications to optimize care.
- Interview patients and families to monitor responses to drug therapy.
- Use utilization management reports and corporate data to improve drug utilization.
- Identify opportunities to streamline patient care and reduce waste.
- Guide the development of other pharmacists on the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with medical and administrative leadership and primary care providers to develop and implement strategies that improve patient care quality and value.
- Provide oversight and leadership for appropriate drug use within a region of the health system.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
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Job Type
Full-time
