"CW-Clinical Pharmacist Generalist"

Patient Care

• Assure the appropriateness of medication therapy through: Review of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patient specific conditions and concomitant therapies. Compound and accurately dispense medications, intravenous solutions and related supplies. Formulate, prepare, and maintain quality control of pharmaceutical preparations. Check medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy services performed by pharmacy technicians. Communication with prescribers and providers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to therapy.
• Actively collaborate with the health care team designing, implementing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy; interviewing patients to obtain medication histories; counseling patients regarding proper drug dosage, administration, usage, and possible side effects; documenting pharmaceutical care activities.
• Provide assistance as a member of the patient care team ensuring accurate medication use and documentation of medication administration in situations such as cardiac arrests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services to support the Michigan Medicine’s goals and objectives.

Education

• Pharmacists serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students on a variety of practice experiences including Introductory Pharmacy Patient Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), and may provide didactic education for pharmacy students.
• May assist in the development and provision of medication-related educational and training programs.

Research

• May conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with Michigan Medicine’s goals and objectives.

Additional pharmacy and patient care services may include but are not limited to: Patient education, including but not limited to discharge counseling and education for medications with novel or unique delivery systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position will report to the Pharmacy Manager – CW Pharmacies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Pharmacists provide functional supervision of technical staff, residents, and students working in their area including completion of job assignments and assuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.