Pharmacist - Clinical Specialty - Southfield

Join Henry Ford Health as a Pharmacist Clinical Specialty and make an impact on patient care within our Providence Medical Building pharmacy department.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serves as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provides guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

PRINCIPLE 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 when required.