Car-Pharmacist - PD

Job description

Job Opportunity
Job ID: 55103
Positions Location: Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:
Positions Location: Carson City, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation and dispensation of medications and other pharmaceuticals according to established operational procedures, and as prescribed by physicians. Provide clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe, appropriate use of pharmaceutical agents by working with providers in areas of education, medication reconciliation, consultation and various other areas. Oversee and closely review the work of pharmacy technicians.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
• Review pharmacy profiles for high risk/complex cases and identify interventions in conjunction with physicians.
• Assess and advise physicians of accepted formulary products, alternative substitutions and/or recommend more efficacious medications for patient therapy.
• Perform clinical pharmacokinetic dosing service in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and other committees if assigned
• Serve as a source of medication information education for physicians, nurses, patients, and other ancillary personnel.
• Assist in the departments associate development programs by presenting and coordinating pharmacist and technician education and training.
• Provides accurate, efficient, and friendly service to the nursing units.
• Compounding & supervising the compounding of Non-Sterile medications up to and including Moderate Compounding as defined by USP <795> & Sterile medications up to and including Medium Risk as defined by USP<797>
• Compounding caregivers adhere to the prescription or medical order for the strength, quality and purity of compounding preparations. Compounded products are packaged, labeled & dispensed according to current laws and regulations.
• Dispense medications to inpatients, outpatients, caregivers in compliance with prescriptions; provide information on medication usage to patients to facilitate the healing process.
• Provide assessment for infusion medications to maximize quality of care and cost effectiveness
• Provide pharmacist functions as determined by the Pharmacy Manager

Job Requirements
General Requirements • Valid unrestricted State of Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance License, in good standing with the State of Michigan
Work Experience • None • Preferred - One year hospital experience
Education • Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical & related criteria, appropriate to age of patients. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
LI-MR1
Job Family
Management/Professional
Requirements:
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level Doctorate
Status Per Diem
Facility Sparrow Carson City
Experience Level Under 4 Years