Clinical Pharmacist

Corewell Health LakelandOur 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 WorkMaintains 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 Corewell 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.QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy PreferredAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice PreferredLIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days requiredLIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days requiredCRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required OrCRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days requiredIdeal candidate will possess a PharmD Degree and either Inpatient experience or a PGY1 or PGY2 ResidencyAll Pharmacists with Bachelor's Degree or any experience may applyHow Corewell Health Cares For YouComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and statusPrimary Location: SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name: Pharmacy St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph HospEmployment Type: Full timeShift: Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40Hours of Work: VariableDays Worked: VariableWeekend Frequency: Variable weekends