About the Unit

The Medical-Oncology Unit at Corewell Health South is a 36-bed unit specializing in the care of adult patients with medical, surgical, oncological, hospice and palliative needs. This diverse patient population offers team members a rich and rewarding environment for continuous learning and professional growth. Our unit provides comprehensive care throughout patient admission-from initial diagnosis through treatment, recovery, or palliation. We are deeply committed to a team-based approach, delivering not only high-quality pharmacy care but also essential educational support to patients and their families during every stage of their journey. 

About Corewell Health Lakeland

Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness. We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care. We’re a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents. Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers. The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023. This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve. It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community.Lakeland Care Network is a partnership between your physician and Corewell Health Lakeland. We are the largest Accountable Care Organization (ACO) in southwestern Michigan. We are not an insurance company, but rather a comprehensive health care network of hospitals, physicians, and other providers who share a commitment to excellence.Our provider panel consists of more than 150 primary care providers, and over 800 specialty care providers who are dedicated to serving the health care needs of our community. Corewell Health Lakeland includes three acute care hospitals in St. Joseph, Niles, and Watervliet, as well as multiple other state-of-the-art facilities throughout the region.https://lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital

Scope of Work

Provides leadership for all Pharmacy clinical activities within assigned area. Embraces the goals/objectives encompassing Pharmaceutical activities. Promotes team efforts with pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel to manage and achieve departmental/corporate objectives. Provides support for staff development so that staff meets/exceeds minimum competency standards and encourages/supports staff to continue professional development. Demonstrates good judgment and decisiveness throughout daily activities. Maintains knowledge of current pharmaceutical practice and demonstrates a personal commitment to professional growth. Serves as role model of clinical excellence to staff pharmacists. Supports management by providing oversight, guidance, and support for all assigned areas. Participates in the planning, organization, implementation and follow up on new programs and activities. A key role of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is to promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy.

Coordinates educational programs and activities designed to enhance clinical drug knowledge of staff pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other care providers. Works with staff pharmacist to increase their participation in drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics and cost containment activities. Provides pharmaceutical care to patients in assigned area of practice, implement cost containment programs, provide drug information, education and clinical services which enhance the effectiveness of drug therapy and minimize patient risk. Works with multiple medication automation systems.Evaluates patients and orders, and takes a lead role in the ordering and interpretation of drug serum levels, using pharmacokinetic principles. Provides physicians with dosage regimen recommendations to enhance therapeutic outcomes, reduce patient’s risk, and reduce the cost of drug therapy.Provides drug information and educational services to hospital health care professionals, patients and families and assists staff pharmacists in responding to drug information requests. Serves as an information resource and clinical practice role model for staff pharmacists.Coordinates and implements departmental drug utilization review efforts and other process improvement activities as assigned.Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.Facilitates applicable Pharmacy Committee activities in area of specialty and participates on other committees / task forces as member, consultant and/or chair as assigned.Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department and Corewell Health specific requirements on a timely basis.Coordinates the development, editing, and dissemination of departmental publications for physicians and hospital staff.Precepts pharmacy residents and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree Science of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy2 years of relevant experience pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency Required2 years of relevant experience hospital pharmacy experience or an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Pharmacy Practice Residency PreferredASHP accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residency in area of specialty PreferredLIC-Clinical Pharmacist - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days requiredLIC-Pharmacist Controlled Substance - STATE_MI State of Michigan 90 Days requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Ambulatory Sites 90 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Ambulatory Sites 90 Days requiredCRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required OrCRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days requiredCRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - ASHP American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Upon Hire preferred OrCRT-Board Cert Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BC-PS) - BPS Board of Pharmacy Specialties Upon Hire preferredIdeal candidate will possess a PharmD Degree as well as a PGY1 and/or PGY2 ResidencyIdeal candidate will possess Oncology Pharmacy experience and/or Infusion and Outpatient experienceThis is a Hybrid Position with a Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule - No Weekends3 Days per Week may be On-Site while 1-2 Days per Week may be Remote

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

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Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Pharmacy - Cancer Center - CHS

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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