Clinical Pharmacist Infusion

Spectrum Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Infusion Therapy – Norton Shores is building a new infusion clinic to deliver non-oncology therapies locally, with weekday hours and potential future evening/weekend expansion.

As a licensed pharmacist, you will ensure safe medication use, educate patients, supervise staff, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes in a compliant environment. This full-time daytime role offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the state of Michigan (or eligible)
• 2 years infusion/hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• ASHP-accredited residency preferred
• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist – MI required within 90 days
• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance – MI required within 90 days
• ACLS, PALS, or BLS certifications within 180 days
• PGY1 or PGY2 residency in ambulatory pharmacy preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and efficacy of medication use.
• Educate patients and family; consult health care team on drug therapy.
• Supervise technicians, residents, interns, and support staff.
• Manage medication preparation and dispensing; assess orders for dose and interactions.
• Support continuous training and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or PharmD

Infusion/hospital pharmacy experience

ASHP residency

MI pharmacist licensure

ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications

PGY1/PGY2 preferred

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or PharmD-equivalent)

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

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 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.

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• 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.

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.