Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit (PCTU) and Congenital Heart Cent[...]
Company: University Of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: March 11, 2023
Job Description:
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit
(PCTU) and Congenital Heart Center (CHC) Applicants will only be
considered after successful completion and submission of the
following:
- Completed application via the UM Careers website
- Letter of Intent
- Updated curriculum vitae Mission Statement Michigan Medicine
improves the health of patients, populations and communities
through excellence in education, patient care, community service,
research and technology development, and through leadership
activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission
is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical
components; patient care, education and research that together
enhance our contribution to society. Why Join Michigan Medicine?
The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health
care through discovery and to become the national leader in health
care, health care reform, biomedical innovation and education. As
part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy
Services has high standards for service, education, and research.
Our Department has a rich history of excellence; you have the
opportunity to join a world-class team to provide exceptional
patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine. Work to
assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of
clinical services for the pediatric critical care services to
ensure and promote the safe, rational, efficacious and
cost-effective use of drug therapy in patients; to provide
leadership for clinical services including developing guidelines
and policies, developing quality improvement processes, and to
assist in the clinical training of staff, residents and students
- Health insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house
education programs
- Support pharmacy services for pediatric patients, with a
clinical focus on to Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit (PCTU) and
Congenital Heart Center (CHC).
- Assure the appropriateness of medication therapy through:
- Review of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based
on patient specific conditions and concomitant therapies.
- Compound and accurately dispense medications, intravenous
solutions and related supplies
- Formulate, prepare, and maintain quality control of
pharmaceutical preparations
- Check medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy
services performed by pharmacy technicians
- Communication with prescribers and providers regarding
appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to
therapy.
- Actively collaborate with the health care team designing,
implementing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy;
interviewing patients to obtain medication histories; counseling
patients regarding proper drug dosage, administration, usage, and
possible side effects; documenting pharmaceutical care
activities
- Provide assistance as a member of patient care team ensuring
accurate medication use and documentation of medication
administration in situations such as cardiac arrests
- Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy
services to support the Michigan Medicine's goals and
objectives
- Develop and implement quality improvement and process
improvements to improve patient care and pharmacy services
Education
- Pharmacists serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students
on a variety of practice experiences including Introductory
Pharmacy Patient Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Experiences (APPEs), and may provide didactic education for
pharmacy students
- Pharmacists serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents
- May assist in the development and provision of
medication-related educational and training programs Research
- May conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost
reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement
activities consistent with Michigan Medicine's goals and
objectives. Additional pharmacy and patient care services may
include but are not limited to:
- Participation in appropriate hospital committees aligned with
specialty services SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position will report
to Pharmacy Manager- Children's and Women's Pharmacy Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Pharmacists provide functional supervision of
technical staff, residents, and students working in their area
including completion of job assignments and assuring adherence to
institutional policies and procedures. Required Qualifications*
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of
Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certificate of completion from a PGY-2 Residency in Pediatrics,
fellowship, or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience in Pediatrics
- Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of
Michigan Board of Pharmacy and a Michigan Controlled Substance
License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or
eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start
date
- Able to perform all of the Duties and Responsibilities
- Able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability
- Demonstrate and apply excellent teamwork and communication
skills
- Effectively communicate with pharmacy team members, other
healthcare professionals, employees, patients and visitors
- Accurately and efficiently interpret and process medication
orders, labels, and documentation
- Ability to meet all of the above qualifications and
requirements with or without reasonable accommodation Desired
Qualifications*
- Relevant work experience in the area of practice
- Applicable certification (e.g., board certification) related to
the practice area Work Schedule This schedule for this position
includes day shift with a weekend and holiday rotation. Michigan
Medicine conducts background screening on job candidates upon
acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party
administrator to conduct background screenings. Background
screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report
Act. Application Deadline Although the Posting End Date may
indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed anytime after
a posting duration of seven calendar days. COVID-19 vaccinations
are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the
following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School,
Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham
Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary
workers. More information on this new policy is available on the
U-M Health Response .U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of
Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job
Opening ID229200Working TitleClinical Pharmacist Specialist -
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit (PCTU) and Congenital Heart Center
(CHC)
Keywords: University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor , Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit (PCTU) and Congenital Heart Cent[...], Healthcare , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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