Full time
Rotating Shift
Clinical pharmacistsare responsible foroptimizing pharmacotherapy regimens, ensuring safe patient care practices, andadvocating forevidence-based medicine within interdisciplinary healthcare teamsAs decentralized team members they will conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients within designatedarea(s) of responsibility or targeted populations served such as med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicineThey will follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities as well as contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve health outcomes in our community
Clinical pharmacists will be assignedarea(s)of coverage based on experience, training, and competencyRotate day and eveningshifts;every third weekend
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Appropriately assesses patient data toidentifymedication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacyconsultsand interdisciplinary rounding.
Participates in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke,sepsisand STEMI asrequired
Reviews and interpretsprovidersorders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose isappropriate forthe patient's age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug incompatibilities andallergies, andtakesappropriate actionwhen necessary.
As necessary, consult with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient careregardingpharmacotherapy optimization with intent to achieveoptimalpatient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Providesaccurateandtimelyresponses to other healthcare professionals and patientsregardingdrug information questions and facility medication use policies toassuresafe andappropriate useof medications.
Serves aspreceptorfor pharmacy students/residents andassistswith orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents,pharmacistsand other health professionals.
Assistsnursing with medication administration (oral, injectable, continuous infusion titration) depending on the work assignments andin accordance withregulatory and hospital policies.
Documentspatient care activities including therapy plan,monitoringand follow-up in electronic medical record as per departmental guidelines.
Responsible for the completion of all assigned work during the shift, whilemaintainingthe highest standards of quality and safety through the completion of quality control checks,identifyingand reporting out medication errors and near misses,identifyingprocess improvements and ensuringappropriate documentation
Maintains current awareness and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures,formularyand pertinent clinical practice guidelines while providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed toindicatethe general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilitiesrequired ofemployees assigned to this job. Employees maybe requiredto perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Required Licensure and Certifications
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Knowledge:Achieves and maintainsan adequate knowledge base including pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and literature evaluation to provide clinical services for all patient populations and age groups served. Provides clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
Skills:
Effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.
A high levelof analytic ability to research and evaluate drug information, interpret patient specific information, and resolve medication related problems.
Displays enthusiasm for teaching and is proficient in all preceptor roles (instructing, modeling, coaching, orfacilitating).
Proficient in use of computers, software for pharmacy and healthcare applications, specific pharmacy practicetechnologyand equipment.
Efficiently and adequately document clinical activities and interventions such asconsults, patient education, and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
Ability toutilizeproblem solving skills to promote a positive work environment and interpersonal relationships, whilemaintainingprofessionalism and confidentiality.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
