Clinical Pharmacist 7 x 7

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a clinical pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care, medication management, and patient education in a busy inpatient setting. You will supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, review drug therapies, prevent interactions, and participate in cost-conscious initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds Pharm.D. (or BS in Pharmacy) with Michigan licensure, residency training preferred, and relevant hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. or Bachelor degree in pharmacy is required.
• Residency training (PGY1 or PGY2) preferred.
• Michigan pharmacist licensure required within 90 days.
• Immunization and basic life support certifications required or as stated.

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care and medication management per standards.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Interns in daily activities.
• Reviews drug therapy for interactions, duplications, and formulary compliance.
• Delivers patient education related to medications and therapies.
• Participates in cost-avoidance and quality/safety programs.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Pharmacy patient care

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Pharm.D. or B.Pharmacy

Residency training (PGY1/PGY2)

MI Pharmacist Licensure

Immunization Certification (APhA/AHA ARC)

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

About Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others. https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/butterworth-hospital

Scope of Work

• Provides Pharmaceutical Care according to professional and departmental standards and statutory requirements.
• Provides safe, effective, rational, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapeutic recommendations through the department's medication management programs.
• Assists in supervising the functional activities of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns.
• Participates in department directed medication management activities consistent with Corewell Health goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness during daily activities, maintaining a working knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice, and demonstrate a personal commitment to professional growth.
• Support management by providing oversight, guidance and support for all assigned areas and will participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of new programs and activities.
• Maintains expertise in unique aspects of drug therapy for patients, for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups.
• Routinely participates in communication with other health care professionals; providing drug information, interventions and recommendations according to current evidence-based medication practices.
• Provides clinical and operational pharmacy services to patients.
• Documents clinical activities and interventions with respect to outcomes and financial ramifications as required.
• Ensures appropriate and accurate drug therapy by checking for drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplications, etc., during order entry and/or review process.
• Assists with preparation, formulation and distribution of medication providing efficient, quality and safe pharmaceutical services.
• Provides patient education related to their medication therapies.
• Proactively assesses prescribing patterns to promote the safe use of appropriate medication therapy as defined by Corewell Health guidelines and health-system/payer formulary.
• Provides leadership in identifying and developing cost avoidance strategies in drug therapy, promoting more cost-effective treatment and reducing waste.
• Participates in pharmacy decision-making process through continual feedback and committees.
• Participates in department quality and safety programs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by participating in educational and professional programs.
• Participates in hospital sponsored or other community programs.
• Promotes interdisciplinary communication, inclusion of patients and families in care decisions, and serves as an advocate for the appropriate use of medication therapies.
• Supervises the functional activities of pharmacy support personnel.
• Maintains standards in USP Chapter 795, 797, 800 when preparing (if trained in this area), transporting, receiving, handling, and verifying non-sterile and sterile compounded products.
• Serves as a role model and assists in the development, training and education of students, residents, pharmacists and new hires to the pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharm.D. or Bachelor degree in pharmacy
• Preferred Residency training 1 year of relevant experience pharmacy experience
• Preferred LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• And LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• CRT-Immunization - APhA American Pharmacists Association Outpatient Dept Only 180 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Outpatient Dept Only 180 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Outpatient Dept Only 180 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
• Or CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
• Ideal candidate will possess a PharmD and PGY1 or PGY2 Residency and Inpatient Pharmacy experience
• This is a 7 Days On/7Days Off Night Shift position

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. 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. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional 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

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name Pharmacy Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked Wednesdays to Tuesdays

Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.