Clinical Pharmacist

On-site

Grand Rapids, MI

Full time

R231582

About Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

• Award-winning hospital, nationally recognized for providing high quality, safe care

• Recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 68 most "green" hospitals in the United States, December 2018

• Bariatric surgery center of excellence from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

• Primary stroke center certification Joint replacement certification

• Heart failure care certification Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence

• Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

• Spectrum Health’s Center for Joint Replacement ranks first in West Michigan for total hip and knee replacements, and second in the state for total hip and total knee replacements

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/blodgett-hospital

Scope of Work

Maintains accountability for ensuring the safety and efficacy of medication use. Educates and acts as a consultant to patients/family and members of the health care team related to optimal drug therapy and participates in process improvement activities and drug use evaluations. Works with multiple medication automation systems.

• Interprets and screens medication orders for appropriate agent, dose, route, allergies, and potential drug interactions. Safely compounds and dispenses medications for administration to patients.

• Evaluates patients, orders appropriate laboratory tests, and interprets serum drug levels utilizing pharmacokinetic principles; provides prescribers with dosage regimen recommendations to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient risk, and monitor the costs associated with drug therapy.

• Provides appropriate supervision and direction within appropriate skill level to technicians, residents, interns, and other support personnel.

• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department and Corewell Health specific requirements on a timely basis.

• Provides education and counseling to patients/family/significant others/members of the health care team in order to optimize outcomes and appropriate use of medications.

• Ensures that services are provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

• 2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy Preferred

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency in Pharmacy Practice Preferred

• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days required

• Ideal candidate will possess PharmD Degree and PGY1 Residence

• Inpatient Pharmacy experience would be a plus

• Schedule is 8-Hr. Shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m.

• Rotating Schedule (1st/2nd Shift)

• Ability to cover 3rd Shift when needed

• Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Pharmacy Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.