Pharmacist - Inpatient - Contingent Rotating - Rochester

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Rochester

Schedule: Contingent Rotating

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

About Henry Ford Rochester Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care along with a Level III Adult Trauma Center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. We offer specialty care including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics, and women's health.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy residency preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.