Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy * Shift Varies

Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy
* Shift Varies - 40hrs/wk

Join to apply for the Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy
* Shift Varies - 40hrs/wk role at University of Michigan Health-West

The decentralized clinical pharmacist (DCP) is responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the pharmacy from decentralized locations throughout the hospital under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services and the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator. The DCP provides consultation to physicians, nursing staff, and patients regarding the safe and effective use of medications, supervises distribution, disposition, security, preparation, and procurement of medications, provides education, and participates in pharmacy clinical services.

DCPs also supervise support personnel and participate in quality initiatives involving optimal medication delivery and use, representing the Department of Pharmacy Services outside of the main pharmacy.

Requisition #: req
11294

Shift: Varies
FTE status: 1
On‑call:
No
Weekends:
Yes

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an ACPE‑accredited college of pharmacy (minimum) – and/or – Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE‑accredited college of Pharmacy (preferred)
• State of Michigan (or reciprocal state) Pharmacist licensure – current / eligible
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance license – current / eligible
• Preferred: BPS certification (e.g., BCPS, etc.)
• Significant institutional pharmacy experience
• Significant clinical pharmacy experience
• Completion of an institutional residency
• Other certifications (e.g., BCLS, ACLS, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of HFAP standards
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment
• Knowledgeable of software applications related to the job including:
• Word processing software (e.g., Word)
• Spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel)
• Presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint)
• Hospital clinical application(s)
• Internet browser
• Information network or infrastructure security
• Governmental reporting systems (MAPS, Med Watch, Vaccine Watch)
• Knowledgeable of equipment related to the job including:
• Copier
• Fax
• Telephone
• Computer
• PDA
• Scanner
• Automated dispensing equipment
• Barcode enabled devices
• Robotics

• Provide effective leadership
• Handle frequent interruptions
• Handle multiple projects or requests
• Respond to emergency requests
• Work with the team
• Make critical decisions
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Solve problems
• Set priorities
• Perform work within specified times
• Perform work accurately with attention to detail
• Exercise sound judgment

• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost‑effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, directives, or pharmacy operation standards.
  • Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, policy and procedures, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees.
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug‑drug interactions, drug‑food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
  • Participates in pharmacokinetic (TDM – Therapeutic Dose Monitoring) consults, renal drug intervention screening, IV to oral conversions, patient care rounds, and other patient‑specific consults or interventions as assigned.
  • Sustains the formulary by minimizing non‑formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
  • Participates in the pharmacy's pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.
  • Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost‑effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• The following are daily distributive pharmacist functions.
  • Receives, interprets, clarifies (if necessary), and institutes action on all medication orders and outpatient prescriptions.
  • Completes a profile review concurrently while verifying physician orders focusing on duplication,…