Pharmacist - Inpatient - Contingent - St. Johns

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford St. Johns Hospital in Detroit, MI seeks a pharmacist to ensure accurate selection, dosing, dispensing, and supervision of medication orders within a full-service hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, collaboration with physicians, and potential precepting of pharmacy students, with opportunities to float to cover pharmacy needs as required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required (BPharm/PharmD).
• Residency preferred for advanced clinical roles.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to prevent drug-related problems.
• Compound and dispense medications accurately for patients.
• Provide drug information and education to staff and patients.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Clinical communication

Patient counseling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or PharmD degree

Residency preferred

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Location: Detroit, St. Johns

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

About Henry Ford St. Johns Hospital

In Detroit, MI, Henry Ford St. Johns Hospital is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a Level I Trauma Center. The hospital is a destination for specialty care including heart, cancer, stroke care, and orthopedics. Our OB‑GYN maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We offer a range of procedures using robotic‑assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, and a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center – all on one campus.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug‑related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy residency preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.