Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Supports department leadership in creating and maintaining quality of clinical pharmacy practice and the medication use process. Responsible for student and resident pharmacist education. Provides training, feedback, and coaching to staff. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and effective use of medications throughout the hospital system.

What the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator will need:

• Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

• Registered Pharmacist, Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance Licensure

• Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist. Qualification as a PGY-1 Residency Program Director, as defined by ASHP

• Preferred: Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist in acute care. One year of experience as an ASHP accredited residency program director

• Expert level knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and the medication use process

• Experience, education, or training in leadership

What the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator will do:

• Provides training, audit, and feedback for Pharmacy staff on clinical practice and medication use process.

• Oversees resident pharmacists, serves as program director for residency program(s), oversees student pharmacists, and coordinates education programs.

• Assesses the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of pharmacy practice and leads process improvement work in these areas.

• Works with stakeholders to establish and implement best practices in pharmaceutical care.

• Serves as a liaison to nursing and medical staff and works directly with these groups to meet the needs of the department and organization.

• Assures compliance with policies, procedures, and TJC Medication Management standards.

• Supports leadership in designing and maintaining appropriate pharmacist coverage plans.

• Serves on committees as assigned.

• Works with department leadership to develop new pharmacy programs and services.

• Develops and executes goals that align with the strategic priorities of the department and organization.

• Maintains competency in a clinical or operational practice area.

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.