Pharmacist Inpatient - Contingent - Rotating - Rochester
General Summary
Coordinates the dispensing of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational and research drugs and other pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patient care.
Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients. Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain information for medication records or profiles. Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to those problems. Verifies medication orders for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
- Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, fellows, and support staff.
- Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
- Conducts monthly nursing unit reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
- Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive personnel.
- Continuously evaluates and monitors patients' therapeutic responses to prescribed medications as outlined in approved standards of practice. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing consultation for patients as needed.
About Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
Henry Ford Rochester Hospital delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care along with a Level III Adult Trauma Center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. We offer specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics, and women’s health.
Education/Experience Required
- Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy;
- Residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred.
Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution.
Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
Must have basic abilities for participating in the various teaching programs including instruction and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees. Should have the skills necessary for providing informal and formal instruction of students and other health care providers on drug therapy and inpatient operational activities.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with others in developing improved services for patients.
Certifications/Licensures Required
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacist position.