Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory

Henry Ford Health • Grand Blanc, MI

3d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Specialist assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas such as nuclear medicine, oncology, and cardiology. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert in a pharmacy discipline and provides guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

The role reviews medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems; recommends formulary alternatives; compounds and dispenses medications; and provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients. It also involves communicating with physicians and other clinicians, overseeing technical personnel who assist with medication preparation and dispensing, and supporting academic functions such as precepting pharmacy students. The specialist may float to cover pharmacy needs and provide patient counseling when required.

This position is associated with Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, which provides specialty and 24/7 emergency care as a Level II Adult Trauma Center, including heart, cancer, and stroke care.

Requirements

• Hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Complete a residency training program or have equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan; eligible candidates must obtain licensure within 30 days of hire.
• Be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and teamwork when working with others.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to contribute effectively to disseminating information to all levels of healthcare personnel.
• Be qualified to work with pharmacy students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Have a previous work history demonstrating reliability, dependability, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program plus PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in ambulatory care pharmacist practice advancement.
• Prior experience precepting pharmacy students and residents.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training and experience at another institution.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital only).
• A proven research/publication record.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist with the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions, including serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• Float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs when required.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

What This Job Offers

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