Night Shift LTC Pharmacist II — Clinical Oversight Leader

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Long-Term Care Pharmacist II (Night Shift) to oversee medication therapy across post-acute facilities, ensuring safe dispensing and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and facility staff to optimize resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, managing drug interactions and shortages, supervising technicians, and supporting audits and transition-of-care activities with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; or a BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Michigan pharmacist license and Michigan controlled substance license in good standing
• Long-term care, institutional, hospital, or retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, psychotropic medications, controlled substance regulations, and medication management principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals, facility staff, residents, and caregivers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing systems, electronic health records, and medication management software.
• Experience with QS1 and Docutrack preferred

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and approve medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate patient medication regimens for drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, therapeutic duplications, and dosing concerns.
• Provide clinical recommendations to prescribers regarding medication therapy management, antimicrobial stewardship, psychotropic medication use, and chronic disease management.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel engaged in medication preparation and dispensing activities.
• Ensure the accurate dispensing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of medications in accordance with pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform order entry verification, controlled substance oversight, and quality assurance reviews.
• Respond to medication-related inquiries from nurses, providers, facility administrators, residents, and caregivers.
• Monitor and resolve medication shortages, inventory issues, medication recalls, and drug utilization concerns.
• Review medication administration records (MARs), physician orders, and pharmacy documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in medication regimen reviews, transition-of-care activities, and interdisciplinary care team communication.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, DEA regulations, and facility-specific policies.
• Support emergency medication needs and provide clinical guidance for urgent medication-related situations.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, resident outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Skills

PharmD

Michigan license

LTC experience

Geriatric pharmacotherapy

Communication

Detail-oriented

EHR systems

QS1/Docutrack

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

QS1

Docutrack

EHR systems

Job description

Trinity Health MI in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Long-Term Care Pharmacist II (Night Shift) to oversee medication therapy across post-acute facilities, ensuring safe dispensing and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and facility staff to optimize resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, managing drug interactions and shortages, supervising technicians, and supporting audits and transition-of-care activities with a patient-centered approach.