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 Information Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Department: Acute Care Pharmacy Shift: Rotating Union Code: Not Applicable