Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Full Time Days at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services, Consultative Services, Drug Utilization Review, Pharmacokinetic Analysis, Patient Care Rounds, Medication Order Review, Staff Training, Precepting, Medication History, Clinical Research, MUE, ADR Activities, Policy Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. Job Summary Under limited direction, and according to established policies and procedures, provides clinical pharmacy services including primary and consultative services to patients and health care providers to ensure optimal drug utilization in assigned specialty area. Participates in clinical research, oversees and/or participates in the preparation and dispensing of medications. Provides education and training to medical and pharmacy students and residents. 1. Provides primary care and consultative services to patients and health care providers in assigned specialty area(s).* 2. Reviews medication orders to ensure accurate, rational, and cost effective drug therapy. This includes choice of appropriate drug, indication, route and rate of administration.* 3. Assesses patient's drug therapy; performs pharmacokinetic analysis with appropriate adjustments in dosing, and identifies monitoring parameters and therapeutic outcomes in consultation with the patients.* 4. Participates in patient care rounds and consults with health care providers to ensure optimal drug therapy; makes recommendations regarding selection, dosing and administration of medications.* 5. Oversees and coordinates the activities of technical staff/pharmacists/interns assigned to specialty area. Assists in the orientation and training of other departmental personnel.* 6. Precepts residents, graduate and undergraduate students from accredited Colleges of Pharmacy in clinical clerkship experiences.* 7. Obtains medication histories, maintains and monitors medication profiles, and provides medication consultation for patients in the ambulatory clinics when appropriate.* 8. Plans, provides and evaluates educational classes for patients and/or health care professionals, as appropriate.* 9. Participates in the development and production of in-service lectures, clinical case conferences, newsletter articles and other staff development programs for pharmacy or other health care providers.* 10. Participates in on-going clinical research projects and other scholarly activities as appropriate; prepares reports or materials for publication.* 11. Participates in MUE and ADR activities, and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of other programs designated by the Medication Use Committee and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.* 12. Participates in appropriate committees.* 13. Adheres to system, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.* 14. Performs other duties as assigned.* * The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk. 1. Doctor of Pharmacy degree (with residency or fellowship preferred) or equivalent combination of education with one to two years of clinical pharmacy practice experience in a health care setting. 2. Registered Pharmacist and Controlled Substance licensures in the State of Michigan obtained within 3 months of entry into job.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing primary and consultative clinical pharmacy services to ensure optimal drug utilization within an assigned specialty area, including reviewing medication orders for accuracy and cost-effectiveness. The specialist also participates in clinical research, oversees medication preparation and dispensing, and provides education and training to students and residents.