TEMPORARY Clinical Pharmacist

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.

About the role

Join the Pharmacy team at Michigan Medicine! The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. This position will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical services for adult patients to ensure and promote the safe, rational, efficacious, and cost-effective use of drug therapy. The role provides leadership for clinical services, including developing guidelines and policies, quality improvement processes, and assisting in the clinical training of staff, residents, and students. Opportunities for emphasis in general medicine, oncology, and intensive care practice in various adult patient populations are available.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
  • Assure the appropriateness of medication therapy through review of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patient-specific conditions and concomitant therapies.
  • Compound and accurately dispense medications, intravenous solutions, and related supplies.
  • Formulate, prepare, and maintain quality control of pharmaceutical preparations.
  • Check medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy services performed by pharmacy technicians.
  • Communicate with prescribers and providers regarding the appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to therapy.
  • Actively collaborate with the healthcare team in designing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
  • Interview patients to obtain medication histories and counsel patients regarding proper drug dosage, administration, usage, and possible side effects.
  • Document pharmaceutical care activities.
  • Provide assistance as a member of the patient care team ensuring accurate medication use and documentation of medication administration in situations such as cardiac arrests.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services to support Michigan Medicine's goals and objectives.
  • Provide patient education, including discharge counseling and education for medications with novel or unique delivery systems.
• Education:
  • Serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students on a variety of practice experiences including Introductory Pharmacy Patient Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).
  • May provide didactic education for pharmacy students.
  • May assist in the development and provision of medication-related educational and training programs.
• Research:
  • May conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with Michigan Medicine's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of one year pharmacy internship.
• Michigan Controlled Substance License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date.
• Able to perform all duties and responsibilities with accuracy and dependability.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate and apply excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Effectively communicate with pharmacy team members, other healthcare professionals, employees, patients, and visitors.
• Accurately and efficiently interpret and process medication orders, labels, and documentation.
• Ability to meet all qualifications and requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications:
  • Completion of a pharmacy residency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Relevant work experience in the area of practice.
  • Applicable certification (e.g., board certification) related to the practice area.

Schedule

This is a contingent position.