Clinical pharmacist

About the role

The inpatient pharmacy at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is open 24/7, serving inpatients, the emergency department, operating rooms, and multiple procedural areas. The department is accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to USP 797 and 800 standards.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure appropriateness of therapy
• Maintains drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care
• Participates in pharmaceutical care activities such as patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient teaching and counseling
• Educates physicians, employees and other allied disciplines about medication usage and pharmacotherapy
• Directs and monitors pharmacy technicians, interns, and students in preparation, packaging, labeling and distribution of medication
• Compounds and dispenses medications and injectable medications
• Participates in hospital emergency codes responses
• Coordinates pharmaceutical services for specified hospital units
• Serves as a preceptor to the pharmacy residents if trained at hospital site

Requirements

Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred. Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency strongly preferred. Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.

Qualifications

Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics. Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties. General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval. Commitment to adhere to Trinity Health and Department of Pharmacy vision and mission. Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics. Demonstrated teaching ability.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing
• Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics
• Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties
• General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval
• Commitment to adhere to Trinity Health and Department of Pharmacy vision and mission
• Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics
• Demonstrated teaching ability

Benefits

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions. Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health. Tuition Reimbursement. Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.