Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider

Henry Ford Health; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider (APPP) to drive smarter medication use across its regional health system. You will partner with medical leaders and primary care providers to develop strategies that elevate patient care quality, improve experiences, and manage costs.

You will lead medication-use initiatives, collaborate with care teams, and mentor pharmacists while supporting population health and value-based care programs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree with advanced clinical training.
• Completion of PGY1 and PGY2 residencies; ambulatory/primary care experience.
• Licensed pharmacist in Michigan; BCACP or BCPS or eligible within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication use strategies and patient care within the region.
• Partner with medical and administrative leaders and providers for coordinated care.
• Identify opportunities to streamline patient care and reduce costs.
• Support population health strategies and value-based care initiatives.
• Contribute to research, quality initiatives, and formulary management.
• Mentor pharmacists on the healthcare team.
• Improve provider wellness and patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Collaborative practice

Drug utilization

Population health

Mentorship

Education

PharmD/Doctor of Pharmacy

PGY1 Residency

PGY2 Ambulatory Care

Ambulatory care experience

Tools

Relational databases

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Ready to make a real impact? As an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Provider (APPP), you'll be the driving force behind smarter medication use across your region of the health system. You'll partner with medical and administrative leaders and primary care providers to cook up innovative strategies that boost patient care quality, enhance the patient experience, and keep costs in check—all while making healthcare work better for everyone involved.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead with Expertise: Oversee medication use strategies and champion top-of-license clinical services under a collaborative practice agreement, setting the gold standard for pharmacy practice in your region
• Build Winning Partnerships: Collaborate closely with providers, care teams, and pharmacy services across Henry Ford Health to coordinate seamless, patient-centered care
• Drive Innovation: Identify creative opportunities to streamline patient care, eliminate waste, and optimize drug utilization—turning challenges into wins
• Champion Population Health: Support and advance population health strategies and value-based care initiatives that create meaningful outcomes
• Fuel Continuous Improvement: Dive into research, quality initiatives, and special projects while contributing to committee work, policy development, and formulary management strategies
• Mentor & Develop: Guide and support fellow pharmacists on the healthcare team, helping them grow and excel in their clinical practice
• Enhance Provider Wellness: Play a key role in improving work-life balance for the entire care team while delivering exceptional patient outcomes and experiences

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience with evidence of advanced clinical training and knowledge in patient care and applied therapeutics. Required: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Ambulatory Care/Primary Care Specialty Residency and history of providing top-of-license clinical services under a collaborative practice agreement (other PGY2 Residency and Fellowship training in the area of applicable specialty practices in lieu of PGY2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency considered); equivalent top-of-license clinical experience (preferably 3-5 years) in ambulatory care or applicable specialty area of practice may be considered in lieu of PGY2 Residency. Prior experience and knowledge or integrated health systems. Prior experience working with relational databases. Knowledge of Pharmacoeconomics and biostatistical applications in drug therapy decision making. Exemplary oral and written communication skills as evidence with prior examples of effectiveness implementation strategies with a variety of system personnel and patients. Ability to lead work groups effectively.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Registered Pharmacist in the State of Michigan. Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) considered or Board Certification in applicable specialty area of practice considered) or eligible to take the appropriate Board Certification exam and pass within 1 year of hire