Pharmacist - Inpatient - Contingent - St. Johns

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital in Detroit, MI, seeks a licensed pharmacist to ensure accurate selection, dosing, and dispensing of medication orders.

The role includes counseling patients, providing drug information to staff, and collaborating with physicians to optimize patient care. Responsibilities include supervising technical staff, serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students, and possibly floating to cover pharmacy needs across shifts.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist needs a Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Michigan Pharmacy licensure is required before hire.
• Pharmacy residency experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve drug-related problems and recommends formulary alternatives.
• 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 to facilitate care.
• Oversees technical personnel and may serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students; may float to cover pharmacy needs.
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

Skills

Medication order review

Dispensing medications

Drug information

Physician communication

Preceptor duties

Patient counseling

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy

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. John Hospital is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a Level I Trauma Center. Henry Ford St. John 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, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.

Principle Duties & Responsbilities

• 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: HFSJH Pharmacy
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable