Pharmacist Level III PRN

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is looking for a part-time home infusion pharmacist to manage IV patient therapies and support pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and a valid pharmacist license. Responsibilities include reviewing and dispensing medication orders, providing drug information, and training pharmacy personnel. This position requires effective communication skills and knowledge of pharmacy software. Weekend shifts and on-call duties may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum registered pharmacist license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required.
• Experience in home infusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders as per physician order.
• Ensures safe and effective medication therapies for patients.
• Contributes to departmental quality and effective operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800

Pharmacy software maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy

Advanced training in specialty area

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Routinely performs all the duties of a home infusion pharmacist but also utilizes a large amount of their assigned work time to a specialty area within the pharmacy that provides direct support or training for other staff. This pharmacist would routinely manage IV patient therapies both at home and in the infusion suite. This position often requires odd work schedules, off-site meetings, on-call time and weekend shifts to maintain software systems while not disrupting departmental operations.

What you will need

• Five year bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within the pharmacy such as pharmacy software maintenance, hardware upkeep, training of pharmacy personnel or communication with outside technical departments (TIS).
• Preferred Advanced training in their area of specialty.

Credentials / Licensure

Minimum Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager).

Related Experience

• Minimum N/A
• Preferred experience in home infusion.
• Preferred Five or more years of work in a hospital or specialty pharmacy.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800.
• Preferred Excellent written or verbal communication skills.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical / Mental

Minimum Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment for the job.

What you will do

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians, as needed.
• Provides drug information and counseling to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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