Pharmacist

This position screens physician orders to ensure the correct medications are given to individual patients that range in age from birth to 100+ years assuring that the most correct drug and dose is prescribed, dispensed, administered, and properly monitored. Screens orders for proper drug / dosage, drug interaction, adverse reactions, allergies, and contraindications.  Research and answers drug information questions and provides various clinical pharmacy services.

(40%)*Receives and reviews all prescriptions for correctness and appropriateness and dispenses the most appropriate medications for individual patients.

(30%)*Responsible for the pharmacy workflow and leadership on the shift and communication between shifts. Follows up on problems during the course of the shift.

(30%)* Supervises the preparation of prescriptions for dispensing.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides and documents drug information to the health care professionals and patients.

Assists in the ordering and receiving of medications and maintenance of the perpetual inventory.

Maintains knowledge of 340B policies and procedures to ensure compliance with program.

Involved in the training of new pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy interns.

Assists in formulating new and revised policies and procedures and participating in performance improvement teams.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Basic knowledge of personal computer needed to enter prescription information.