Pharmacy Specialist Investigational Drug Service - Research Care - Full Time Days - Detroit

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

About the Role

The Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist who, by virtue of knowledge gained through special training and/or substantial experience, has become the institutional expert in a major area of pharmacy practice. This role assumes overall leadership responsibility in directing pharmacy-related activities in their area of specialty by planning, developing, and implementing new and/or improved systems or services. The Pharmacy Specialist generally works independently, initiates discussions, and collaborates with other departments or clinicians to resolve problems or effect change. They also serve as a teacher, helping other staff members master necessary skills, and contribute to applied research and the broader body of knowledge in their specialty.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an active practice in their specialty area and serves as the institutional expert regarding pharmacy practice issues.
• Plans, develops, and implements new, high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy programs and services relating to the specialty area of practice.
• Provides direct direction, oversight, support, and evaluation of 6th-year Doctor of Pharmacy students assigned to their area of responsibility.
• Trains and directs pharmacy personnel in functions and procedures specific to the specialty area.
• Identifies and resolves daily operational and/or clinical problems in their area of practice, collaborating with staff from other departments as needed.
• Designs and conducts applied research and contributes regularly to pharmacy and/or medical literature.
• Represents the department at appropriate internal and external meetings.

This posting outlines the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Requirements

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Must complete a residency training program or have equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• ASHP-approved PGY1 residency or equivalent hospital experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training and experience at another institution, preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital only).
• Must be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area.
• Must have demonstrable leadership abilities and exhibit teamwork when working with others.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively disseminate information to all levels of healthcare personnel.
• Should have a proven research/publication record.
• Must be qualified to work with pharmacy students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Must have a previous work history of reliability, dependability, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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.