Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Shift: Full-Time

Eligible for full-time benefits

The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, patient-oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift in each area of the department. The pharmacist works under the general direction of the area\'s administrative or clinical coordinator and provides direction and supervision for supportive staff assigned to his/her shift. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and clinical judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of coordinators or more senior staff. He/she assists 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 each of the pharmacy service areas.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the dispensing of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational and research drugs and other pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patient care.
• Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain information for medication records or profiles. Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to those problems.
• Verifies medication orders for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of

therapy. * Provides 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, fellows, and support staff.
• Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Conducts monthly nursing unit reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
• Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive personnel.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors patients\' therapeutic responses to prescribed medications as outlined in approved standards of practice. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing consultation for patients as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (Required and Preferred)

• Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and should have served an internship and/or residency in hospital pharmacy.
• Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit

proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy * Must have basic abilities for participating in the various teaching programs including instruction and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees. Should have the skills necessary for providing informal and formal instruction of students and other health care providers on drug therapy and inpatient operational activities.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work with others in developing improved services for patients.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacist position.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
• Department: HFWB Central Pharmacy

Additional Details

This 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.

Overview

Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a

$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

of the nation\'s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region\'s

major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

remaining Michigan\'s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit .

Benefits

Whether it\'s offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it\'s all about choice. Henry

Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice

Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee 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 Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals 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, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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