Pharmacist Inpatient - Contingent - Rochester

Join Henry Ford Health as an Inpatient Contingent Pharmacist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Schedule: Contingent Rotating Shifts - Weekends/ Shift Coverage (all shifts days and afternoons)

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

About Henry Ford Rochester Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care along with a Level III Adult Trauma Center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. We offer specialty care - including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics, and women's health.

PRINCPLE DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

• Reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate
• Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicates with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversees technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assists with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provides patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

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.