Clinical Pharmacist OR Surgery

About Corewell Health Lakeland

Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness. We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.

We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care. We’re a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.

The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents. Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers. The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023. This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve. It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community.

Scope of WorkThis position will serve as the primary pharmacy clinical representative to the surgical services and perioperative areas at Corewell Health St. Joseph. The pharmacist will provide focused clinical pharmacy services for these patients including, but not limited to medication dosing, chart review, physician intervention, nursing education, and pharmacy communications as necessary.

The pharmacist will also be in charge of operating and maintaining a satellite compounding suite compliant with TJC standards and USP 797. St. Joseph has a satellite pharmacy with compounding suite within the operating department, overseen by this pharmacist.

The pharmacist is expected to train and maintain competency with inpatient clinical pharmacy operations and will rotate weekends and a set staffing ratio with the inpatient pharmacists. Overall essential operating functions will include proficiency in sterile compounding, maintenance of a cleanroom suite, understanding of USP 797 and TJC standards, participation in relevant committees, providing special reports, implementation of new processes, provider/RN/pharmacy communications, IV compounding and verification, and rotation through the main pharmacy as scheduled.

Maintains accountability for ensuring the safety and efficacy of medication use. Educates and acts as a consultant to patients/family and members of the health care team related to optimal drug therapy and participates in process improvement activities and drug use evaluations. Works with multiple medication automation systems.

• Interprets and screens medication orders for appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies, and potential drug interactions. Safely compounds and dispenses medications for administration to patients.

• Evaluates patients, orders appropriate laboratory tests, and interprets serum drug levels utilizing pharmacokinetic principles; provides prescribers with dosage regimen recommendations to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient risk, and monitor the costs associated with drug therapy.

• Provides appropriate supervision and direction within appropriate skill level to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel.

• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department and Spectrum Health specific requirements on a timely basis.

• Provides education and counseling to patients/family/significant others/members of the health care team in order to optimize outcomes and appropriate use of medications.

• Ensures that services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

• 2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy Preferred

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice Preferred

• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days required

• Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist possessing PharmD and possessing PGY1 or PGY2 Residency, or/and possessing previous Inpatient Pharmacy experience, especially OR or Surgery experience

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Occasionally

• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

• Handling: Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here ( .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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