Pharmacy Specialist - Medication ICU

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Inpatient Pharmacy Specialist for the ICU to lead specialty practices, drive high‑quality pharmacy programs, and mentor 6th year PharmD students. This full-time day shift role emphasizes independent work and collaboration with clinical teams to advance patient care.

The successful candidate will hold a PharmD with residency training or equivalent hospital experience, 3–5 years preferred, with strong leadership and research publication background.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and complete a residency training program or have equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• PGY2 in Critical Care or equivalent training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharmacist experience or equivalent training at another institution, preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Only).
• Must be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area.
• Must have demonstrable leadership abilities and exhibit teamwork when working with others.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills which enable effective dissemination of information to health care personnel; proven research/publication record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an active practice in the specialty area and serves as the institutional expert regarding pharmacy practice issues.
• Plans, develops, and implements high quality, cost effective pharmacy programs in the specialty area.
• Oversees and evaluates students and provides training in the specialty area.
• Trains staff in pharmacy functions and procedures for the specialty area.
• Identifies and resolves daily operational/clinical problems in the area with other departments as needed.
• Conducts applied research and contributes to pharmacy/medical literature.
• Represents the department at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Research publications

Education

Pharmacy degree

Residency training

PGY2 in Critical Care

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Join Henry Ford Health as an Inpatient Pharmacy Specialist Medication ICU and make an exciting impact on patient care.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist who, by virtue of knowledge gained through special training and/or substantial experience, has become the institutional expert in a major area of pharmacy practice. The Pharmacy Specialist assumes overall leadership responsibility in directing the pharmacy-related activities in his/her area of specialty practice by planning, developing, and implementing new and/or improved systems or services. Generally works independently of direct supervision, and initiates discussion and action as necessary with other departments or clinicians in order to resolve problems and/or to effect change. The Pharmacy Specialist plays a role as a teacher and is responsible for helping other members of the staff master those skills necessary to effectively practice in his/her area. The Pharmacy Specialist uses scientific technique in applied research designed to resolve problems encountered in daily practice, and regularly contributes to the general body of knowledge pertaining to his/her specialty.

Schedule: Full Time Day Shifts Monday - Friday

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to fulfilling all other duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Specialist:

• Maintains an active practice in his/her specialty area and serves as the institutional expert regarding pharmacy practice issues which arise in or from that area.
• Plans, develops, and implements new, high quality, cost effective pharmacy programs and services relating to the specialty area of practice.
• Provides direct direction, oversight, support and evaluation of 6th year Doctor of Pharmacy Students assigned to his/her area of responsibility
• Provides proper training and direction in pharmacy functions and procedures for personnel assigned to the specialty area.
• Identifies and resolves daily operational and/or clinical problems which arise in his/her area of practice working with staff from other departments as necessary.
• Designs and conducts applied research. Contributes regularly to the pharmacy and/or medical literature.
• Represents the department at appropriate internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and must complete a residency training program or have equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• PGY2 in Cirtical Care or equivalent training prererred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or the equivalent training and experience at another institution, preferred.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist. (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Only)
• Must be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area.
• Must have demonstrable leadership abilities and exhibit teamwork when working with others.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution. Should have a proven research/publication record.
• Must be qualified to work with pharmacy students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Must have a previous work history of reliability, dependability, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacy Specialist position.

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