Pharmacist - Investigational Drugs Services
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
**Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist**
**Department:** In-patient Pharmacy
**Location:** Trinity Health Ann Arbor
**About the Department**
The inpatient pharmacy at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, servicing inpatients, the emergency department, operating rooms and multiple procedural areas.
Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800. Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians.
**Position Purpose**
The **INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG SERVICES (IDS) PHARMACIST** performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service-orientation of the Research Department through oversight of primarily oncology, cardiology, and GI clinical trials.
**Status available:** Full-time
**Education:**
+ Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred.
**Experience:**
+ Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency strongly preferred.
**Licensure / Certification:**
+ Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan.
+ Per specific hospital policy, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.
**REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
+ Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
+ Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
+ Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
+ General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
+ Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
+ Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
+ Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
+ Communication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.
+ Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
+ Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
+ Demonstrated teaching ability.
**What you will do:**
Investigational drug accountability; protocol review; coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials Performing education responsibilities Provide accurate and efficient dispensing of medication Perform administrative responsibilities; providing direct and/or functional supervision; performing communication responsibilities As hospital pharmacy department practice allows, participates in teaching programs affiliated with the Department of Pharmacy and training programs for nursing, physicians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals. Precepts Doctor of Pharmacy students on patient care activities. Meets with students regularly to review drug therapy and clinical skills. Serves as a preceptor to the pharmacy residents if trained at hospital site.
Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Maintains control and accountability for disposition of controlled substances, hazardous medications and investigational drug regulations. Properly maintains all legally required records. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professionally behaviors.
**Total Rewards and Benefits:**
+ Competitive compensation, **DAILYPAY**
+ Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
+ Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
+ Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
+ Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
+ Tuition Reimbursement
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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