Specialty Pharmacist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Pharmacy – Wege Center provides specialty pharmacy care for patients with rare and chronic health conditions which include but are not limited to HIV, Transplant and Oncology. This role routinely performs all the duties of a staff pharmacist but also utilizes a portion of their assigned work time to a specialty area within the pharmacy that provides direct support or training to other staff, data analytics and supporting pharmacy accreditation.

Requirements

• Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within pharmacy.
• Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training in their area of specialty
• Completion of ASHP PGY1 residency
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)
• Five or more years of work in a hospital or specialty pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
• Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians, as needed.
• Provides drug information and counseling to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel and verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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