Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (Per Diem)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join the interdisciplinary care team in Michigan. The role focuses on optimizing medication therapy, ensuring safe pharmaceutical care, and contributing to education and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include direct patient care rounds, clinical guidance to physicians and nurses, and participation in antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical programs.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and state licensure required; PharmD preferred.
• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy settings.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and optimize pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services and evidence-based guidance.
• Rotate between decentralized clinical services and centralized operations (day/evening shifts 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; occasional overnight).
• Perform order verification, medication distribution, and sterile/non-sterile compounding per policies.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications and IV solutions with USP <797>/<800> compliance.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and interns; mentor learners.
• Support education and mentorship for students and residents.
• Engage in quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Pharmacist-Patient Interaction

Clinical Pharmacy Expertise

Pharmacology Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred

Licensed Pharmacist in Michigan or eligible

ASHP-accredited residency (PGY-1/PGY-2) preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for optimizing medication therapy and ensuring safe, effective, and patient‑centered pharmaceutical care. This role combines direct clinical service, operational pharmacy support, education, and continuous quality improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Direct Patient Care: Develop, recommend, and monitor individualized pharmacotherapeutic regimens using expertise in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and pharmacokinetics. Participate in patient care rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal medication outcomes.
• Deliver Clinical Pharmacy Services: Offer timely drug information, therapeutic recommendations, and evidence‑based guidance to the medical staff. Support antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, and other clinical initiatives as assigned.
• Staffing Responsibilities: Rotate through decentralized clinical pharmacy services and centralized pharmacy operations. This position primarily rotates between department day and evening shifts hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Occasional overnight coverage may be requested; such instances are infrequent.
• Perform order verification, medication distribution, and sterile and non‑sterile compounding in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Medication Preparation & Dispensing: Accurately compound, package, label, and dispense medications, IV solutions, and specialized preparations. Ensure compliance with USP <797>/<800> and maintain a high standard of safety and quality.
• Supervision & Delegation: Provide oversight, guidance, and support to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in daily operations. Ensure appropriate task delegation and adherence to workflow standards.
• Education & Mentorship: Serve as a resource and preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and learners from other health professions. Contribute to the development of educational programs and training activities.
• Quality Improvement & Professional Development: Participate in departmental performance improvement projects and hospital quality initiatives. Pursue ongoing professional growth to meet organizational, departmental, and personal advancement goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree preferred. Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist in the State of Michigan. Strongly preferred: completion of an ASHP‑accredited residency (PGY‑1 and/or PGY‑2)
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, families, healthcare team members, support staff, medical staff, and the public. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey clinical information clearly and compassionately.
• Safety & Compliance: Proven ability to perform all duties in a safe, accurate, and compliant manner while adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in the delivery of patient care.
• Clinical Judgment & Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify medication‑related issues and patient care concerns, recognize situations outside the pharmacist’s scope of responsibility, and initiate appropriate follow‑up or escalation.
• Adaptability & Workflow Management: Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work priorities in collaboration with supervisors based on patient care needs, staffing demands, or departmental changes. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment requiring significant adaptability.
• Mission & Values Alignment: Ability to clearly articulate and consistently demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy, values, mission, and vision of Trinity Health.
• Professional Commitment & Experience: Demonstrated dedication to contemporary hospital pharmacy practice, evidenced by recent (within the past 5 years) inpatient pharmacy experience, residency training, or advanced clinical practice.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.