Outpatient Pharmacist
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pharmacist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Shift & Hours

• Days, Monday to Friday
• 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• 40 hours per week guaranteed

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for assuring safe medication use and dispensing medications per physician prescriptions.
• Exercise professional judgment following policies, procedures, standards, and government regulations.
• Counsel and educate physicians, nurses, and the community on medication use, doses, side effects, and precautions.
• Demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served.
• Review, interpret, and fill prescriptions; verify orders with physicians as needed.
• Provide technical and clinical drug information and troubleshoot medication-related issues.
• Maintain accurate patient prescription profiles and records, including narcotics.
• Prepare or oversee preparation and dispensing of IV medications and other specialized drug therapies.
• Assist in overseeing pharmacy technicians and ensure accuracy and proper preparation of medications.
• Monitor medication supplies and ensure drugs are current and adequately stocked.
• May provide pharmacokinetic evaluation and dosing, monitor patient progress, and evaluate lab data.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy developments and fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Participate in drug utilization reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with general pharmacy operations including ordering, receiving medications, and equipment troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Pharmacist license in Michigan
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical pharmacist experience within the last year
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy