Infusion Pharmacist - Fulltime - Grosse Pointe Woods

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital pharmacy team is seeking a pharmacist to oversee day-to-day patient-focused services across the department. The role includes supervising support staff and guiding interns and students during shifts.

You will collaborate with coordinators to problem-solve, apply clinical judgment, and participate in teaching programs to optimize drug therapy and patient care within the infusion center.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college.
• Residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for disseminating drug information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day patient-oriented pharmacy services on shift.
• Provide direction and supervision for supportive staff.
• Train pharmacy interns and externs on service areas.
• Identify and help resolve problems in the assigned practice area with coordinators.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Hospital pharmacy residency (preferred)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, patient-oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift in each area of the department. The pharmacist works under the general direction of the area's administrative or clinical coordinator, and provides direction and supervision for supportive staff assigned to his/her shift. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and clinical judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of coordinators or more senior staff. He/she assists coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in each of the pharmacy service areas.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred. Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution. Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy. Must have basic abilities for participating in the various teaching programs including instruction and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees. Should have the skills necessary for providing informal and formal instruction of students and other health care providers on drug therapy and inpatient operational activities. Must demonstrate the ability to work with others in developing improved services for patients.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacist position.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: HFSJH_MG Cancer CTR Infusion
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable