Clinical Pharmacist Specialty-Plus Pharmacy

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

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Job summary

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Retail Pharmacy is a closed‑door, outpatient pharmacy at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. It dispenses Specialty and Mon-Specialty medications for complex disease states with a multidisciplinary approach.

The Clinical Pharmacist will ensure safe medication use, supervise staff, and maintain regulatory compliance as part of an expanding care model. On-site with potential minimal remote work during a transitional phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or PharmD from an accredited college
• 2 years hospital pharmacy experience
• Preferred ASHP-accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice
• MI Pharmacist license within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care according to professional and departmental standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide safe, effective pharmacotherapeutic recommendations through medication management programs.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Interns in daily operations.
• Ensure pharmacist-in-charge responsibilities and compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Educate patients and healthcare team on medication therapy and cost-effective practices.
• Operate with medication automation systems and interpret orders for safety and efficacy.
• Perform drug utilization evaluations and optimize dosage regimens to improve outcomes.

Skills

Pharmacy degree

Hospital pharmacy experience

Michigan pharmacist license

ASHP residency

Retail/outpatient knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

About Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Retail Pharmacy Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Retail Pharmacy is a closed-door, outpatient pharmacy located at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This pharmacy operates under a “Specialty-Plus” Model, dispensing both Specialty and Mon-Specialty Medications pertinent to specific disease states that often require a higher level of care. This frequently involves a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to ensure proper medication coordination and administration. Patient populations currently served include Hemophilia and Cystic Fibrosis. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an engaging, growing pharmacy space as we expand to provide superior, comprehensive care to a larger patient population. 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.
• The Clinical Pharmacist assists in supervising the functional activities of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns.
• The clinical pharmacist has state of Michigan pharmacist in charge responsibilities for this pharmacy location including compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• 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 Spectrum 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.
• Weekends would be as needed.
• This position would be On‑Site for the most part but could have a very small component of Remote work once everything is in more of a sustainable phase.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy 2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy
• 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
• Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist possessing PharmD Degree and/or PGY1 Residency and/or PGY2 in Retail / Community / Ambulatory Pharmacy
• Ideal candidate will also possess strong understanding of retail or outpatient pharmacy operations, will proactively ensure compliance with requirements as well as critically evaluate internal processes for continuous improvement
• As this role is expected to have significant growth in the next 6 months, ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing environment will be critical

Employment Details

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Pharmacy Factor HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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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

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.