Clinical Pharmacist
2 weeks ago
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Clinical Pharmacist is accountable for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical services during their assigned shifts across various sectors of the pharmacy department.
This role operates under the guidance of the administrative or clinical supervisor and oversees the activities of support staff during their shift.
The pharmacist is expected to demonstrate effective management and clinical decision-making skills, particularly in the absence of senior staff or coordinators.
They assist in identifying and resolving issues within their designated practice area, collaborating with coordinators to enhance service delivery.
The pharmacist also plays a vital role in mentoring pharmacy interns and externs across all pharmacy service areas.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates the distribution of unit dose medications, intravenous solutions, investigational drugs, and other pharmaceuticals to support patient care needs.
Assesses and monitors the medication requirements of patients.
Examines patient records and/or engages with patients, physicians, or nursing staff to gather necessary information for medication profiles. Analyzes drug-related data to identify potential issues with drug therapy and proposes suitable solutions.
Confirms medication orders for accuracy and compliance. Reviews and verifies prepared medications for correct dosage, administration route, frequency, and treatment duration.
Provides direct oversight of support personnel assigned to their shift.
Participates in the education and training of pharmacy students, residents, fellows, and support staff, both in practical and theoretical settings.
Offers drug and poison information to patients, healthcare providers, and nursing staff.
Conducts regular reviews of nursing units as required.
Assists in evaluating the performance of support staff in the area.
Continuously assesses and monitors patients' responses to prescribed medications in accordance with established practice standards. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing consultations as necessary.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE (Mandatory and Preferred)
A degree from an accredited pharmacy college is required, along with completion of an internship and/or residency in hospital pharmacy.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively disseminating drug information to all levels of healthcare personnel.
A comprehensive understanding of disease pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy is necessary, along with the skills to integrate this knowledge into monitoring drug therapy.
Basic teaching abilities are required for instructing and supervising pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees.
Skills for providing both informal and formal education on drug therapy and operational activities in the inpatient setting are also essential.
The ability to collaborate with others to enhance patient services is crucial.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:
Must hold a valid license or be eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan.
If eligible, licensure must be obtained promptly; failure to secure licensure will result in termination of the pharmacist position.
Additional InformationOrganization:
Henry Ford Health System
Department:
Pharmacy Services
Shift:
Rotating Schedule
Union Code:
Not Applicable
Additional Details
This job posting outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and authorities associated with this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks and functions.
Overview
Henry Ford Health System is dedicated to partnering with individuals on their health journeys, offering a comprehensive range of services across numerous care locations throughout Michigan.
Benefits
Our employee benefits program, My Choice Rewards, is designed to cater to the diverse needs of our workforce, offering a variety of options for compensation, benefits, work/life balance, and professional development.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the fair hiring, advancement, and treatment of all individuals, ensuring equality without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
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