Clinical Pharmacist- Psychiatric Medical Unit

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Pharmacist II for full-time rotating shifts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Pharmacist II will prepare and dispense medications, monitor patient therapies, and provide clinical consultation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy, a current pharmacist license in Michigan, and experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

Diversity and inclusion are important to Trinity Health; they are committed to delivering compassionate and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Current registered pharmacist license from Michigan.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician orders.
• Ensure safe and effective medication therapies.
• Provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Train and evaluate pharmacy students and residents.

Skills

Medication preparation and dispensing

Clinical consultation

Drug information and counseling

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy

Job description

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.
• Participates 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 preferred.
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran