Pharmacist III, Home Infusion
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Routinely performs all of the duties of a home infusion pharmacist but also utilizes a large amount of their assigned work time to a specialty area within the pharmacy that provides direct support or training for other staff. This pharmacist would routinely manage IV patient therapies both in home and in the infusion suite. This position often requires odd work schedules off site meetings on-call time and weekend shifts in order to maintain software systems while not disrupting departmental operations.What you will need:
Five year bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within the pharmacy such as pharmacy software maintenance hardware upkeep training of pharmacy personnel or communication with outside technical departments (TIS).
Preferred Advanced training in their area of specialty.
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 N/A
Preferred experience in home infusion.
Preferred Five or more years of work in a hospital or specialty pharmacy.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Minimum Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800.
Preferred Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
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/Mental
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.
What you will do:
Reviews prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician order or prescription according to established policies procedures and protocols.
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 drug information and counseling to patients families and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in the training education precepting and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
Provides work direction to pharmacy support personnel verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
