Clinical Pharmacist

Scope of Work 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 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. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. 2 years of relevant experience in hospital pharmacy. Preferred: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice. Preferred: LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI, 90 days required. Preferred: LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI, 90 days required. Preferred: CRT-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA, 180 days required. Preferred: CRT-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA, 180 days required. Preferred: CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA, 180 days required. Preferred: CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC, 180 days required. Ideal candidate will possess a PharmD Degree and either Inpatient experience or a PGY1 or PGY2 Residency. New PharmD graduates and Pharmacists with Retail experience may also apply. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On-demand pay program, discounts directory, 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. Location & Employment Primary Location: Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph – 1234 Napier Ave – St. Joseph. Department: Pharmacy. Employment Type: Full time. Shift: Variable. Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr