Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Emergency Care, Formulary, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Medications, Neonatology, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pharmacy
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Location: Detroit, St. Johns
Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
About Henry Ford St. Johns Hospital: In Detroit, MI, Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care and a Level I Trauma Center. Henry Ford St. John Hospital is a destination for specialty care including heart, cancer, stroke care, and orthopedics. Our OB-GYN maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We offer a range of procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:
- Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients
- Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
- Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacy residency preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Pharmacist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required..
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
- Department: HFSJH Pharmacy
- Shift: Rotating
- Union Code: Not Applicable