Pharmacy Specialist: Lead Drug Therapy & Care Optimization

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist to oversee appropriate drug use and lead clinical pharmacy initiatives. You will collaborate with medical and administrative leaders to optimize therapy, reduce waste, and improve patient care value across the health system.

The role involves reviewing therapy, monitoring responses, guiding pharmacists, and leveraging data to drive improvements in drug utilization.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience with advanced clinical training.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead work groups effectively.
• Prior experience with relational databases.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics and biostatistical applications.

Responsibilities

• Review patient drug therapy and suggest modifications to optimize care.
• Interview patients and families to monitor drug therapy responses.
• Work with utilization management reports and corporate data to improve drug utilization.
• Identify opportunities to streamline patient care and reduce waste.
• Guide the development of other pharmacists on the healthcare team.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Leadership

Relational databases

Pharmacoeconomics

Biostatistics

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

PGY1 pharmacy residency

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Specialist to oversee appropriate drug use and lead clinical pharmacy initiatives. You will collaborate with medical and administrative leaders to optimize therapy, reduce waste, and improve patient care value across the health system.

The role involves reviewing therapy, monitoring responses, guiding pharmacists, and leveraging data to drive improvements in drug utilization.