Clinical Pharmacist Generalist-Medicine Team

How to ApplyApplicants will only be considered after successful completion and submission of the following:Completed application via the UM Careers websiteLetter of IntentUpdated curriculum vitaeMission StatementMichigan 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. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Job SummaryJoin 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. Our department has a rich history of excellence; you have the opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine. Work to assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical services for Internal Medicine-based services; to ensure and promote the safe, rational, efficacious, and cost-effective use of drug therapy in patients under the care of our Medicine services; to provide leadership for clinical services including developing guidelines and policies, developing quality improvement processes, and to assist in the clinical training of staff, residents, and students.Clinical pharmacy services are provided throughout Michigan Medicine to a diverse array of patients and include clinical pharmacy programs that complement our drug distribution system. Pharmacy Services have been organized to follow a service-line approach to better align pharmacy resources and provide the best health care outcomes for patients, which allows pharmacists to participate in teams that coincide with the manner in which care is provided. Clinical pharmacy services offered and required of this position include pharmacist order review and verification, code blue response, pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing for specific drugs, anticoagulation therapy monitoring and patient education, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition monitoring, and comprehensive profile review. In addition, pharmacists provide leadership to ensure that the organization achieves core quality performance metrics related to medication management. Medicine Team GeneralistPharmacist Generalists on the Medicine Team are expected to cover 3-4 internal medicine teams and attend daily rounds, review, and verify medication orders, provide dosage adjustments per pharmacy policies for anticoagulation, pharmacokinetic antimicrobials, renally dosed medications, parenteral nutrition, conduct daily profile reviews, and serve as preceptor for University of Michigan College of Pharmacy IPPE and APPE students. GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE Health insurance Paid Time Off Retirement plan Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house education programsShift premium applicable to individuals working under midnight shift contractFor more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: Responsibilities*After successful orientation and training, the pharmacist generalist will rotate through a variety of roles and locations spending time as a service-based clinical pharmacist (de-centralized), and time in a medication distribution (centralized) role. We offer pharmacy services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is expected that this position will include a mixture of morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.Specific Centralized and Decentralized responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) the following:Service Based, Team Pharmacist: Activities include interdisciplinary rounding, comprehensive profile reviews, pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing, anticoagulation therapy monitoring and dosing, discharge counseling, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition monitoring and adjustments, pharmacy student precepting, and nurse/prescriber education.University Hospital B2 Central Pharmacy: The first site of new generalist distribution staffing with operational and clinical activities that include order verification, code response, clinical inquiry response, product verification, medication distribution oversight, technician management, precepting pharmacy students, Pyxis management, and inventory control.Other Pharmacy Satellites (pending department need)- (Emergency Department, OR, Clean Room, Cardiovascular Center): Activities include central order verification, medication question triage, product compounding and verification, investigational drug management, controlled substances management, and functional supervision of technical staff working in their area including completion of job assignments and assuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.Able to prioritize daily responsibilities with accuracy and dependabilityDemonstrate and apply excellent teamwork and communication skillsEffectively communicate with pharmacy team members, other healthcare professionals, employees, patients, and visitorsAccurately and efficiently interpret and process medication orders, labels, and documentationTeachingPharmacists serve as preceptors for the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy students, for both Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). These include precepting in both operational and clinical pharmacist roles.Quality ImprovementDevelop and implement quality improvement measures and process improvements to improve patient care and pharmacy servicesRequired Qualifications*Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experienceCurrent licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan Board of PharmacyMichigan Controlled Substance License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start dateOther: Ability to perform a variety of manual dexterity movements, including keyboarding and active participation in codes (e.g. sterile product preparation). Demonstrates effective use of computers and applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.Ability to meet all the above qualifications and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationACLS certificationDesired Qualifications*Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency and/or BCPS certification.Recent inpatient clinical hospital practice experience including participation in multi-disciplinary rounds, direct patient care and education, and product verification with a range of medications and patient populations similar to those at an academic medical center.Active membership in professional organizations.Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.Underfill StatementThis position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Job Opening ID Working TitleClinical Pharmacist Generalist-Medicine TeamJob TitleClinical PharmacistWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIModes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM UH Pharmacy ServicesPosting Begin/End Date10/16/2026 - 11/06/2026Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Pharmacy