Clinical Pharmacist

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Pharmacist II to prepare and dispense parenteral, enteral, and oral medications, monitor therapies, and provide drug information. You will direct pharmacy staff and collaborate on patient care decisions.

The role emphasizes clinical consultation, counseling, and supervision of technicians within a hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Advanced training in at least one specialty clinical area, preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager).

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians, as needed.
• Provides drug information and counseling to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Clinical pharmacology

Patient counseling

Team leadership

Education

Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy

Job description

Description

The Pharmacist II will prepare and dispense parenteral, enteral, and oral medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information. The Pharmacist II will also direct support personnel.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

The Pharmacist II will prepare and dispense parenteral, enteral, and oral medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information. The Pharmacist II will also direct support personnel.

What a Pharmacist II Will Do

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians, as needed.
• Provides drug information and counseling to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.

What a Pharmacist II Will Need

• One year of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy preferer
• Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Advanced training in at least one specialty clinical area, preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager).

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.