Pharmacist - Clinical Services (ID/AMS)

Pharmacy Technician

Summary Responsibilities

(25%) Provides clinical pharmacy services including drug dosing, monitoring, and dispensing. Provides drug information and education to medical center employees, physicians and patients. Liaison for issues that arise to the pharmacy manager and director. (15%) Monitors drug therapy for patients in their service line. Makes recommendations on the medication management of inpatients. (10%) Works with all medical disciplines to improve patient care and decrease costs. Represents pharmacy in formal and informal medical center meetings. Participates in pharmacy management and pharmacy team meetings. Implements the pharmacy strategic plan for designated areas of responsibility. (10%) Develops policies and procedures for pharmacy and service line, and provides staff education. Ensures compliance with all department and system policy, all regulatory rules, and accreditation standards. (10%) Develops new clinical pharmacy services, educates staff, and implements the new program. (10%) Preceptor role for pharmacy students, interns, residents.

Certifications and Licensures

CSL PHARM - Controlled Substance Required Equivalent Experience - PHARM - Pharmacist Required Equivalent Experience - Required Education Bachelors Degree Equivalent Experience Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree and current licensure in the State of Michigan required.

Other Information

Experience, Training and Skills: Three to five years of hospital experience required. Basic knowledge of personal computer. Analytical skills needed to interpret pharmacokinetic data and research drug information. Written and 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 understandable manner. 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. Completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency program preferred (post graduate year 1 and/or 2). Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties required Physical/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 is 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: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 11?20 lbs., frequently (34?66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.