Pharmacist III

About the role

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Summary

Position would be supporting our infusion space and central operations.

Prepares and dispenses parenteral and enteral and oral medications, monitors patient drug therapies, and provides drug information. Directs support personnel. Can work independently while following departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred Advanced training in at least one specialty clinical area.
• Credentials/Licensure Minimum Current registered pharmacist license and controlled substance license issued by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification may be required (at discretion of manager).
• Related Experience Minimum Completion of the requirements for advancement through the Professional Advancement Program to level III Preferred Two years' experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum Knowledge of drug regimen review, pharmacy software for order entry, allergy screening, drug interactions, and other related topics.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and other computer applications.
• Computer Competency Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Menta l Minimum Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment for the job.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Can work independently but stays within departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to physicians, as needed.
• Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy to patients, pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses, students and other clinicians
• Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel, verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.