Specialty Pharmacist

Education

• Minimum: Five-year Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Specialist in one or more areas of expertise within pharmacy.
• Preferred: Advanced training in their area of specialty; completion of ASHP PGY1 residency

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.
• Preferred: Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)

Related Experience

• Preferred: Five or more years of work in a hospital or specialty pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• 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 and verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Performs other 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.