Pharmacist Clinical Coordinator SouthEast MI – Hem/Onc

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Full benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Coordinator to lead medication distribution within the health system. You will supervise professional and technical staff, coordinate daily activities, and ensure staffing meets patient care needs while adhering to regulatory standards.

The role requires a Michigan Pharmacist license, 3-5 years of leadership experience, and strong skills in communication, pharmacokinetics, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with Michigan license or eligibility.
• 3-5 years of progressive responsibility; management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory/licensing requirements and quality standards.
• Ability to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercise supervision over medication distribution in designated areas.
• Coordinate daily activity of professional and technical staff.
• Develop staffing schedules for pharmacists and monitor workload.
• Ensure shifts are staffed and regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in cost reduction, process improvements, and QA.
• Maintain documentation and training programs for staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Analytic skills

Data retrieval

Quality improvement

Punctual demeanor

Customer service

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacokinetics

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelorin Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose Under the general direction of Pharmacy management, a pharmacy coordinator develops and continuously improves workflow systems which effectively utilize resources to deliver quality service in a cost-effective manner. Assumes specific responsibilities for a designated work area or function as determined by management staff. Coordinates the ongoing daily activities of the professional and technical staff and performs related work as a registered pharmacist. Duties include staff scheduling and monitoring compliance with the Health System Human Resources and department policies and procedures and pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Consults with customers on a regular basis to identify new opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs and expand services.

Status available

Full-time

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressively more responsibility in related work experience. Management experience in area of practice is preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan.
• BCOP - Boad Certified Oncology Pharmacist

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
• Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
• General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
• Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
• Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Communication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.

What you will do

• Exercise functional supervision over medication distribution in designated health system area such as central pharmacy or infusion clinics.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate the daily activity of the professional and technical staff and functions as a registered pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical services based on age-specific needs and according to professional standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that the daily workload is completed and that all shifts are adequately staffed.
• Prepare master and daily staffing schedules for pharmacists based on practice site needs including: Assess staffing model at regular intervals while making adjustments based on current work flow patterns, job responsibilities, staffing levels and staffing mix.
• Monitor operational issues to effectively integrate and continuously improve operational systems in the most cost-effective manner.
• Document the performance and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations.
• Plan, develop, implement and monitor compliance with health system and department policies and procedures.
• Participate in colleague counseling when necessary based on practice site needs.
• Document rule infraction and refers to management.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory agencies for controlled substances including legal requirement, inspections and accountability monitoring.
• Coordinate and reviews computerized order entry audits and reports. Meet on a regular basis with customers to engage in cost reduction, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of operational systems to effectively train employees. This includes coordinating the training process and providing required documentation (for example, training manuals).
• Issue timely and accurate communication to customers regarding operational changes associated with their primary area of responsibility (for example, memorandums, electronic mail, etc).
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of quality assurance indicators, measures service level and/or compliance achieved, and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of all drugs, IV sets, IV solutions, chemicals, equipment and miscellaneous supplies and communicates fluctuations in usage to the pharmacy purchasers in a timely manner depending on area of practice.
• Determine the most cost effective and efficient utilization of personnel and supplies.
• Evaluates alternative drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical software applications, automated equipment, and other technological advances as needed. On a daily basis, monitor the disposition of controlled substances, investigational drugs, and other hazardous materials through daily issuance, inventory control, maintenance of legal documents, and reconciles discrepancies depending on area of practice.
• Maintain required payroll documentation as required depending on area of practice.
• Participate in teaching programs affiliated with the pharmacy department. Meet performance expectations for job responsibilities that supplement this job description as assigned to each coordinator specific to a department work area or function.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and goal setting activities. Meet with the management staff on a regular basis to discuss operational, clinical and employee relations issues.
• Participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Monitor staff adherence to health system policies and procedures and initiates corrective action when appropriate.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

EOE including disability/veteran