Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, customer-oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift. The pharmacist works under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of their Coordinator. He/she assist the coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in their service area.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the dispensing of drugs and other appropriate pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patients.
• Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
• Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to the problem.
• Verifies medication orders (prescriptions) for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency, duration and patient.
• Provides for immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
• Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, and support staff.
• Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Conducts clinic medication reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
• Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive staff.
• Evaluates and monitors patients responses to drug therapy as outlined in the standards of practice.
• Counsels patients appropriately about the proper use of their medications.
• Ensures and promotes customer service and total quality management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered pharmacist, license in the State of Michigan
• He/she should demonstrate acumen in oral and written communication skill which enables him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health personnel in the system.
• Must demonstrate knowledge the ability to work effectively with others in developing improved service patients.
• He/she must possess an understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and has the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of pharmacy computer order entry systems is desired.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy CSI
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional DetailsThis posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.OverviewPartnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at .BenefitsWhether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices ormaking the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. HenryFord Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My ChoiceRewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There aredozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balanceand learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As anemployee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health iscommitted to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard torace, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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