Clinical Pharmacist Infusion

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

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Identity protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is establishing a new infusion therapy location in Norton Shores, Muskegon area. This role supports medication order interpretation, compounding, and patient education in a growing 7-chair infusion clinic.

The Pharmacy Infusion Muskegon HOPD – Grand Rapids Hosp team will build workflows and culture from day one, with a standard day shift 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Opportunities exist for future evening/weekend expansion as volumes evolve.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• 2 years of infusion/hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• ASHP accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice preferred
• MI pharmacist licensure or equivalent 90 days required
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications required or ARC equivalent
• PGY1 or PGY2 residency preferred

Responsibilities

• Interprets and screens medication orders for appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies and interactions
• Safely compounds and dispenses medications for patient administration
• Evaluates patients, orders labs, interprets serum drug levels to optimize therapy
• Provides supervision within skill level to technicians and learners
• Maintains professional competence through ongoing training and education
• Educates patients and families on medication use and safety
• Ensures services comply with regulations and policies

Skills

Medication order interpretation

Pharmacokinetic interpretation

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

ASHP residency preferred

Job description

About Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Infusion Therapy – Norton Shores

Corewell Health is excited to bring a new infusion therapy location to Norton Shores and the greater Muskegon community. This new 7-chair infusion clinic will help keep care local by providing a convenient location for patients to receive non-oncology infusion therapies closer to home, while expanding Corewell Health’s ability to serve the needs of the communities we care for.

As a brand-new location, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of building a clinic from the ground up. Team members will play an important role in establishing the culture, workflows, and patient experience for this new site. The clinic will initially operate Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As we learn more about patient volume and community needs, there may be opportunities to expand services into evening and weekend hours.

With a limited Corewell Health presence geographically in the greater Muskegon area and no other Corewell Health infusion location in the immediate community, this clinic will provide an important new connection to our health system for many patients. The Norton Shores team will have the unique opportunity to establish that first connection and create a welcoming, high-quality, patient-centered experience from day one.

Scope of Work

• 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 infusion/hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice Preferred
• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required
• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 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 Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days required
• PGY1 Residency or PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Pharmacy preferred

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 - 1675 E Mt Garfield - Muskegon

Department Name

Pharmacy Infusion Muskegon HOPD - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. 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.