Pharmacy Specialist - Thoracic Oncology Clinic

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist who, through specialized training and/or substantial experience, serves as an institutional expert in a major area of pharmacy practice. The specialist leads pharmacy-related activities in the specialty area by planning, developing, and implementing new or improved systems and services. The role generally works independently, addresses issues with other departments and clinicians, teaches staff, and uses applied research to resolve practice problems and contribute to knowledge in the specialty.

In addition to pharmacist duties, the specialist maintains an active practice in the specialty and serves as an institutional authority on related pharmacy practice issues. The specialist develops and implements high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy programs and services; oversees and evaluates Doctor of Pharmacy students; trains and directs personnel; resolves clinical and operational problems; conducts applied research and contributes to pharmacy or medical literature; and represents the department at relevant meetings.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Completion of a residency training program or equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Ability to serve as an institutional authority in a specialty practice area.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for disseminating information to healthcare personnel at all levels.
• Qualification to work with pharmacy students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Reliable and dependable work history, with willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan; eligible candidates must obtain licensure within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of pharmacist experience, or equivalent training and experience at another institution.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed practice standards for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital only).
• Proven research and publication record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active practice in the specialty area and serve as the institutional expert on pharmacy practice issues arising in that area.
• Plan, develop, and implement high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy programs and services related to the specialty.
• Direct, oversee, support, and evaluate sixth-year Doctor of Pharmacy students assigned to the area of responsibility.
• Train and direct personnel in pharmacy functions and procedures within the specialty area.
• Identify and resolve daily operational and clinical problems, working with staff from other departments as needed.
• Design and conduct applied research and contribute regularly to pharmacy and/or medical literature.
• Represent the department at appropriate internal and external meetings.
• Teach staff and help them develop the skills needed to practice effectively in the specialty area.

What This Job Offers

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