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GENERAL SUMMARY:
The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, patient oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift in each area of the department.
The pharmacist works under the general direction of the area’s administrative or clinical
coordinator, and provides direction and supervision for supportive staff assigned to
his/her shift. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and clinical
judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of coordinators or more
senior staff. He/she assists coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her
assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The
pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in each of the
pharmacy service areas.
- PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the dispensing of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational and
research drugs and other pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patient care. - Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
- Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain
information for medication records or profiles. Reviews drug-related information to
identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate
solutions to those problems. - Verifies medication orders for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks
prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of
therapy. - Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to
his/her shift.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (Required and Preferred)
- Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and should have served
an internship and/or residency in hospital pharmacy. - Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which
enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all
levels of health care personnel in the institution. - Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and
pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit
proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System 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.
