Pharmacist

Summary

This position screens physician orders to ensure the correct medications are given to individual patients that range in age from birth to 100+ years, assuring that the most correct drug and dose is prescribed, dispensed, administered, and properly monitored. Screens orders for proper drug/dosage, drug interaction, adverse reactions, allergies, and contraindications. Researchand answers drug information questions and provides various clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• (40%) Receives and reviews all prescriptions for correctness and appropriateness and dispenses the most appropriate medications for individual patients.
• (30%) Responsible for the pharmacy workflow and leadership on the shift and communication between shifts. Follows up on problems during the course of the shift.
• (30%) Supervises the preparation of prescriptions for dispensing.
• Provides and documents drug information to the health care professionals and patients.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of medications and maintenance of the perpetual inventory.
• Maintains knowledge of 340B policies and procedures to ensure compliance with program.
• Involved in the training of new pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy interns.
• Assists in formulating new and revised policies and procedures and participating in performance improvement teams.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensure

• Credential: PHARM: Pharmacist
• Credential: CSL PHARM: Controlled Substance

Required Education

Education: BACH

Completion of a 6-year Pharm.D. degree preferred.

Education Specialization: PHARM

Experience, Training, and Skills

• Basic knowledge of personal computer needed to enter prescription information.
• Organizational skills needed to prioritize multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understanding manner.
• Completion of 6-year pharmacy degree is preferred. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience working in a hospital or retail setting preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief, and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.