Clinical Pharmacist

Full time This position may also support our pediatric and adult infusion centers.

Accountability Objectives:

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Pharmacy Services and Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Services and the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, provides clinical support and distribution services (pharmaceutical care) in conjunction with other members of the healthcare team to ensure high quality, safe and cost effective drug therapy to patients.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

Education

• An entry level degree of B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent is the minimum acceptable level of education.
• A Doctor/Pharmacy degree and/or additional ACCP accredited certification is strongly preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license.

Special Skill / Aptitudes

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a wide variety of hospital healthcare personnel and patients.
• Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of SJM-O and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Experience

• Previous hospital, retail or long term care experience depending on departmental function area.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Interprets and evaluates all physician's medication orders to ensure appropriate drug therapy for each patient in accordance with legal and regulatory policies, rules and standards. Reviews, maintains, and screens patient medication orders and profiles for allergies, drug-drug interaction, drug-food interactions and therapeutic duplication and out of range doses. Communicates with physicians and nurses and other healthcare providers and patients to intervene on orders that are unclear, incomplete, inappropriate , or could cause drug misadventuring and recommends alternative therapy. Intervention activity is documented appropriately. Provides drug/poison information education programs to heathcare professionals in response to drug information questions or inservice education. Accurately prepares and dispenses medications and IV admixtures to both inpatients and outpatients of SJMO. Directly supervises pharmacy technicians and interns in distributive functions and department operations and assists in yearly performance review. Assists in the training and orientation of new pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. Assists in training undergraduate and graduate students in operational or clinical areas of responsibility. Maintains control and accountability for disposition of Controlled Substances, dangerous or toxic drugs and investigational drugs as required by Federal and State regulations. Properly maintains all legally required records. Participates in all pharmaceutical care activities such as required including patient rounds, therapeutic drug

monitoring, patient teaching or counseling, admission drug histories, pain management, etc., as appropriate.

Makes appropriate decisions quickly using good judgement to reduce drug costs and ensure efficacy and safety of drug therapy for the entrusted lives of SJM-O and CHCS,

• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Dept/Unit Specific:

• Performs computer medication order entry functions as necessary and interacts with a variety of information systems to ensure quality patient care.
• Provides and participates in hospital and other outside educational programs to maintain and/or enhance competency.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group conferences to assist in setting priorities for client care.
• Participates in patient/family/client education regarding medication use in accordance to the care plan.
• Participates in quality assurance/control/improvement activities as appropriate and in accordance with hospital or facility quality improvement plans. Provides periodic reports on quality assurance/improvement activities as necessary or appropriate.
• Performs a pharmacy assessment and/or reassessment that is appropriate to the type of medication dispensed, medication related devices provided, other pharmacy care and services provided by the facility, organization and the patient's needs.

Working Conditions:

• Requires a punctual professional that works variable hours on a rotating schedule.
• May have occasional contact with caustic or volatile chemicals, or other hazardous materials which special precautions. Pharmacists with continuous contact with hazardous drugs or chemicals will be monitored regularly through employee health.
• Must be able to work effectively in an environment of high pressure, stress, noise and confusion while ensuring accuracy in interpreting, evaluating, preparing, calculating and dispensing appropriate for every patient.
• Legally responsible and accountable for checking the work of others, namely pharmacy supportive personnel.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.