GENERAL SUMMARY: Location: Detroit, St. Johns
Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:- Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients
- Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
- Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
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 duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacy residency preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: - Pharmacist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required..
