Infusion Pharmacist - Fulltime - Grosse Pointe Woods

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

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Michigan seeks a hospital pharmacist to oversee day-to-day patient-centered pharmacy services on shift, under the supervision of coordinators. The role includes supervising staff and guiding interns and externs in all service areas.

The candidate should have a pharmacy degree, hospital pharmacy residency preferred, and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Michigan with licensure within 30 days of hire. Strong communication and clinical judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan; licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day comprehensive, patient-oriented pharmacy services on shift.
• Supervise staff and provide direction as needed.
• Participate in training for pharmacy interns and externs.
• Identify problems in assigned areas and cooperate in solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Drug information

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree from an accredited college

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.