Pharmacy Specialist - Medication Safety Specialist - Full Time Rotating Shift - Jackson
Are your ready to make a meaningful impact as a Pharmacy Specialist in Medication Safety at Henry Ford Health? We're looking for a dedicated professional to oversee medication safety initiatives at our Jackson Hospital. Relocation is required for this pivotal role.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Working with the Director of Pharmacy, this position assists in overseeing medication safety, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness and diversion prevention at HF Jackson Hospital. Leads the HF Jackson Hospital Medication Safety Committee and represents HF Jackson Hospital on System Medication Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Diversion Prevention Committees. Performs audits and monitors outcomes pertinent to the above areas.
This position works 40 hours in direct patient care; and 40 hours in the role of Medication Safety Specialist. Position requires staffing every fourth weekend and two holidays per year.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to fulfilling all other duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy
Specialist:
- Maintains an active practice in his/her specialty area and serves as the institutional expert regarding pharmacy practice issues which arise in or from that area.
- Plans, develops, and implements new, high-quality, cost-effective pharmacy programs and services relating to the specialty area of practice.
- Provides direct direction, oversight, support and evaluation of 6th year Doctor of Pharmacy Students assigned to his/her area of responsibility
- Provides proper training and direction in pharmacy functions and procedures for personnel assigned to the specialty area.
- Identifies and resolves daily operational and/or clinical problems which arise in his/her area of practice working with staff from other departments as necessary.
- Designs and conducts applied research. Contributes regularly to the pharmacy and/or medical literature.
- Represents the department at appropriate internal and external meetings
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:
- Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and must complete a residency training program or have equivalent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of pharmacist experience or the equivalent training and experience at another institution, preferred.
- Must have demonstrated the ability to meet and exceed practice standards set for a Level II pharmacist. (Henry Ford Detroit Hospital Only)
- Must be able to serve as an institutional authority in a given specialty practice area.
- Must have demonstrable leadership abilities and exhibit teamwork when working with others.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution. Should have a proven research/publication record.
- Must be qualified to work with pharmacy students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Must have a previous work history of reliability, dependability, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacy Specialist position.
Additional Details
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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.