Night Shift Clinical Pharmacist — Emergency Medicine

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Ann Arbor invites applications for a Clinical Pharmacist – Midnights in Emergency Medicine. The role supports medication preparation, distribution, and pharmaceutical care within a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy, primarily serving the Emergency Department and related areas. Requires Pharm.D.

or clinical master's and Michigan licensure; PGY1/PGY2 preferred. 7 nights on/7 nights off, with majority shifts in ED; BLS/ACLS as required; 2+ years hospital pharmacy experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Interprets and evaluates medication orders for appropriate therapy.
• Monitors patient regimens for allergies, interactions, contraindications, and ADRs.
• Individualizes therapy based on renal function, age, weight, labs, and pharmacokinetics.
• Manages drug therapy across care continuum; intervenes on unclear/inappropriate orders.
• Participates in rounds, TDM, education, antimicrobial stewardship, and CQI activities.
• Provides bedside pharmacotherapy support during emergencies (trauma, STEMI, codes).
• Documents interventions, monitors outcomes, and supports drug utilization reviews.
• Advises physicians on safe, cost-effective medication plans.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure therapy is appropriate.
• Monitors for allergies, DDIs, AEs, and contraindications in patient regimens.
• Individualizes therapy based on patient variables and pharmacokinetics.
• Intervenes on unclear or incorrect orders and suggests alternatives.
• Participates in rounds, education, and antimicrobial stewardship activities.
• Supports ED care during trauma, sepsis, rapid responses and intubation.
• Records interventions and monitors drug therapy outcomes.
• Advises medical staff on drug plans and cost containment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Drug therapy knowledge

Pharmacotherapy

Analytical skills

Computers & data retrieval

Quality improvement

Customer service orientation

Written & oral communication

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacokinetics

Teaching ability

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or clinical Master

Job description

Trinity Health in Ann Arbor invites applications for a Clinical Pharmacist – Midnights in Emergency Medicine. The role supports medication preparation, distribution, and pharmaceutical care within a 24/7 inpatient pharmacy, primarily serving the Emergency Department and related areas. Requires Pharm.D.

or clinical master's and Michigan licensure; PGY1/PGY2 preferred. 7 nights on/7 nights off, with majority shifts in ED; BLS/ACLS as required; 2+ years hospital pharmacy experience desirable.