Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology Inpatient

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 provides leadership for pharmacy-related activities in the specialty area by planning, developing, and implementing new or improved systems and services. The role generally works independently, collaborating with other departments and clinicians to resolve problems and effect change. The specialist also teaches staff, supports pharmacy students, conducts applied research to address practice problems, and contributes to the knowledge base of the specialty.

The position maintains an active specialty practice and provides leadership, direction, training, and evaluation related to pharmacy programs and services. The specialist is expected to address operational and clinical issues, represent the department in meetings, and contribute to pharmacy or medical literature.

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 all levels of healthcare personnel.
• Proven research/publication record.
• Qualification to work with pharmacy students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Reliable and dependable work history and 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 or face termination from the position.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training and experience at another institution (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital only).

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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