Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital:

When your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.

At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future.

Because it's only impossible until it isn't.

Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care:

For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

Link to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital:

https://corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/childrens/helen-devos-childrens-hospital/about-us

Job Summary

Provides Pharmaceutical Care according to professional and departmental standards and statutory requirements. Provides safe, effective, rational, and cost-conscious pharmacotherapeutic recommendations through the department's medication management programs. Assists in supervising the functional activities of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns. Participates in department directed medication management activities consistent with Beaumont Health goals and objectives. Demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness during daily activities, maintaining a working knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice, and demonstrate a personal commitment to professional growth. Support management by providing oversight, guidance and support for all assigned areas and will participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of new programs and activities.

Essential Functions

• Maintains expertise in unique aspects of drug therapy for patients, for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups.

• Routinely participates in communication with other health care professionals; providing drug information, interventions and recommendations according to current evidence-based medication practices.

• Provides clinical and operational pharmacy services to patients.

• Documents clinical activities and interventions with respect to outcomes and financial ramifications as required.

• Ensures appropriate and accurate drug therapy by checking for drug interactions, incompatibilities, duplications, etc., during order entry and/or review process.

• Assists with preparation, formulation and distribution of medication providing efficient, quality and safe pharmaceutical services.

• Provides patient education related to their medication therapies.

• Proactively assesses prescribing patterns to promote the safe use of appropriate medication therapy as defined by Beaumont Health guidelines and health-system/payer formulary.

• Provides leadership in identifying and developing cost avoidance strategies in drug therapy, promoting more cost-effective treatment and reducing waste.

• Participates in pharmacy decision-making process through continual feedback and committees.

• Participates in department quality and safety programs.

• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by participating in educational and professional programs. Participates in hospital sponsored or other community programs.

• Promotes interdisciplinary communication, inclusion of patients and families in care decisions, and serves as an advocate for the appropriate use of medication therapies.

• Supervises the functional activities of pharmacy support personnel.

• Maintains standards in USP Chapter 795, 797, 800 when preparing (if trained in this area), transporting, receiving, handling, and verifying non-sterile and sterile compounded products.

• Serves as a role model and assists in the development, training and education of students, residents, pharmacists and new hires to the pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Pharm.D. or Bachelor degree in pharmacy

• Preferred Residency training

• 1 year of relevant experience pharmacy experience Preferred

• LIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan or eligible to obtain such licensure Upon Hire required

• LIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan or eligible to obtain such licensure Upon Hire required

• CRT-Immunization - APhA American Pharmacists Association Outpatient Dept Only 180 Days required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Outpatient Dept Only 180 Days required

• Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist possessing PharmD Degree and/or PGY1 or PGY2 Residency

• Ideal candidate will possess Pediatric Pharmacy experience or PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Pharmacy Services - HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked

Wednesday to Tuesday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.