Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacist II – III

Role Overview

• Develop, recommend, and monitor individualized pharmacotherapeutic regimens using expertise in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and pharmacokinetics.
• Participate in patient care rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal medication outcomes.
• Offer timely drug information, therapeutic recommendations, and evidence‑based guidance to the medical staff.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, and other clinical initiatives as assigned.
• Rotate through decentralized clinical pharmacy services and centralized pharmacy operations.
• Perform order verification, medication distribution, and sterile and non‑sterile compounding in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Accurately compound, package, label, and dispense medications, IV solutions, and specialized preparations.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in daily operations.
• Serve as a resource and preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and learners from other health professions.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement projects and hospital quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or other advanced degree preferred.
• Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
• Strongly preferred: completion of an ASHP-accredited residency (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2)
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, families, healthcare team members, support staff, medical staff, and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey clinical information clearly and compassionately.
• Proven ability to perform all duties in a safe, accurate, and compliant manner while adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in the delivery of patient care.
• Ability to identify medication-related issues and patient care concerns, recognize situations outside the pharmacist’s scope of responsibility, and initiate appropriate follow-up or escalation.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work priorities in collaboration with supervisors based on patient care needs, staffing demands, or departmental changes.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring significant adaptability.
• Ability to clearly articulate and consistently demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy, values, mission, and vision of Trinity Health.
• Demonstrated dedication to contemporary hospital pharmacy practice, evidenced by recent (within the past 5 years) inpatient pharmacy experience, residency training, or advanced clinical practice.

Benefits

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