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 pharmacy 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 patient medication regimens, addressing allergies, drug interactions, and adverse effects.
• Individualizes medication therapy based on patient variables and consults with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Evaluates and recommends patient-specific drug therapy and collaborates with medical staff.
• Provides patient education and counseling, participates in therapeutic drug monitoring, and educates healthcare professionals.
• Coordinates pharmaceutical services for hospital units and participates in emergency codes and responses.
• Directs and monitors pharmacy technicians, interns, and students in medication preparation and compounding.
• Participates in staff development programs, continuing education, and teaching programs for students and residents.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree preferred. Previous related hospital experience or residency is strongly preferred. A Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required, along with maintaining State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills for effective communication with all healthcare team members.
• Broad knowledge of medications, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics.
• Analytical skills for organizing and prioritizing job duties.
• Knowledge of computers and general operations.
• Commitment to Trinity Health's vision, mission, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, retirement savings plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. Opportunity for growth and advancement within SJMHS and Trinity Health.