Summary
This position coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services for patients that range in age from birth to 100+ years. Provides pharmacy quality assurance, assists in development of policies and procedures and participation on performance improvement teams. Responsible for staff development and implementation of the pharmacy strategic plan.
Responsibilities
(25%)* Provides clinical pharmacy services including drug dosing / monitoring, dispensing, drug information and education to medical center employees, physicians and patients. Liaison for issues that arise to the pharmacy operations manager and director.
(25%)* Represents pharmacy in formal and informal hospital meetings. Participates in pharmacy management and pharmacy team meetings. Implements the pharmacy strategic plan.
(25%)* Develops policies and procedures for pharmacy and provides staff education. Ensures compliance with all department and system policy, all regulatory rules and accreditation standards. Oversees department schedule and department orientation and training.
(25%)* Reconciles, researches and follow-up with employees on all controlled substance discrepancies within the automated dispensing devices, controlled substance vault and the pharmacy inventory. Reports any unexplainable un-reconciled events to the director of pharmacy.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compounds IV and piggyback medications, TPNs, and narcotic drips.
Makes all biohazard IVs, including IVIG/Gammagard, Remicade, etc. using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
Follows USP 797 guidelines.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential:CSL PHARM: Controlled Substance
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Credential:PHARM: Pharmacist
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: BACH
Equivalent Experience: Completion of a 6 year Pharm.D. degree preferred.
Education Specialization: PHARM
Essential: true
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of personal computer.
Analytical skills needed to interpret pharmacokinetic data and research drug information.
Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Education: BACH
Equivalent Experience: Completion of a 6 year Pharm.D. degree preferred.
Education Specialization: PHARM
Essential: true
Other Comments
Credential:CSL PHARM: Controlled Substance
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Credential:PHARM: Pharmacist
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
