TEMPORARY Clinical Pharmacist

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine's Pharmacy Services seeks a licensed pharmacist to join a world-class team focused on safe, effective drug therapy for adult patients. The role offers opportunities in general medicine, oncology, and intensive care settings, with emphasis on guidelines, policy development, and staff training.

Responsibilities include clinical collaboration, medication history interviews, counseling, and contributing to new service development to support Michigan Medicine's goals.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college.
• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist in Michigan or eligibility within 60 days.
• Ability to prioritize duties with accuracy and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patient conditions.
• Compound and dispense medications, intravenous solutions and supplies.
• Check medication preparation and oversee pharmacy technicians.
• Communicate with prescribers regarding drug therapy and patient response.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Medication order interpretation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Join the Pharmacy team at the Michigan Medicine! The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. Our Department has a rich history of excellence; you have the opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine. Work to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical services for adult patients; to ensure and promote the safe, rational, efficacious and cost-effective use of drug therapy in patients under the care of adult pharmacy services; to provide leadership for clinical services including developing guidelines and policies, developing quality improvement processes, and to assist in the clinical training of staff, residents and students. This position will have an opportunity for emphasis in general medicine, oncology, and intensive care practice in various adult patient populations. For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, view our annual report: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assure the appropriateness of medication therapy through:
  • Review of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patient specific conditions and concomitant therapies.
  • Compound and accurately dispense medications, intravenous solutions and related supplies
  • Formulate, prepare, and maintain quality control of pharmaceutical preparations
  • Check medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy services performed by pharmacy technicians
  • Communication with prescribers and providers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to therapy.
• Actively collaborate with the health care team designing, implementing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy; interviewing patients to obtain medication histories; counseling patients regarding proper drug dosage, administration, usage, and possible side effects; documenting pharmaceutical care activities
• Provide assistance as a member of the patient care team ensuring accurate medication use and documentation of medication administration in situations such as cardiac arrests
• Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services to support the Michigan Medicine’s goals and objectives

Education

• Pharmacists serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students on a variety of practice experiences including Introductory Pharmacy Patient Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), and may provide didactic education for pharmacy students
• May assist in the development and provision of medication-related educational and training programs

Research

• May conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with Michigan Medicine’s goals and objectives.

Additional pharmacy and patient care services may include but are not limited to

• Patient education, including but not limited to discharge counseling and education for medications with novel or unique delivery systems

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy
• Michigan Controlled Substance License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
• Able to perform all of the Duties and Responsibilities
• Able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability
• Demonstrate and apply excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Effectively communicate with pharmacy team members, other healthcare professionals, employees, patients and visitors
• Accurately and efficiently interpret and process medication orders, labels, and documentation
• Ability to meet all of the above qualifications and requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of a pharmacy residency or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Relevant work experience in the area of practice
• Applicable certification (e.g., board certification) related to the practice area

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.