Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacogenomics

Henry Ford Health; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Pharmacy Specialist to provide oversight for appropriate drug use within its health system. You will collaborate with medical and administrative leadership, and with primary care providers, to develop strategies that improve patient care quality and value.

You will review therapy, mentor pharmacists, work with utilization data to improve drug utilization, identify waste reduction opportunities, and support implementation of pharmacoeconomic and data-driven

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Michigan with Pharm.D. and PGY1 residency.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead work groups and work with relational databases.
• Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics and biostatistics.
• Preferred: pharmacogenomics experience and health-system exposure.

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

Leadership

Communication skills

Relational databases

Pharmacoeconomics knowledge

Biostatistics knowledge

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Licensed Pharmacist in Michigan

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

Role Overview

As a Pharmacy Specialist, you will provide oversight and leadership for appropriate drug use within your region of the health system. You will collaborate with medical and administrative leadership, as well as primary care providers, to develop and implement strategies that improve patient care quality and value. Your role is critical in optimizing drug therapy, reducing waste, and enhancing pharmacy services across the health system.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to make a lasting impact on patient care and community health.

Qualifications

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacogenomics.
• Board certification in a relevant area of clinical practice and specialized training in clinical pharmacogenomics.
• Prior experience with integrated health systems.

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