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University of Michigan Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pain Management and Palliative Care in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pain Management and Palliative Care
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How to Apply
Applicants will only be considered after successful completion and submission of the following:
Completed application via the UM Careers website
Letter of Intent
Updated curriculum vitae
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Basic Function and Responsibility
To provide direct patient care, to assist in the development, implementation, provision, and monitoring of pharmacy services; and to assist in the training of other pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residents, students and healthcare professionals
Patient Care [70% effort/time]
Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services as it relates to pain management and palliative care
Provide recommendations to primary or consult teams with selection of medications, dose titration, medication history and reconciliation, and other medication-related services for patients with pain or palliative care needs.
Interact on a daily basis with primary teams and pain subspecialties (Acute Pain Service, Palliative Care, Addiction Medicine, Inpatient Chronic Pain Pharmacy Service) to coordinate a team-based approach to care
Lead relevant regulatory and quality assessment/improvement initiatives
Participate on appropriate Department, University, and Health System committees
Provide patient care services on weekends, evenings, and holidays based on Department need
Education [20% effort/time]
Assist in the development and provision of pain medication-related education and training programs
Serve as the expert in pain management; coordinating education, professional development, and serving as a liaison and contact for all things pain-related. Provide these services to:
Department of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
Patients, caregivers, and family members
Prescribers
Nurses
Participate in the didactic education and experiential training of students and residents.
Research [10% effort/time]
- Conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with the University of Michigan Health System?s goals and objectives.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration with the pain subspecialty consult services including Addiction Consult Team and Palliative Care Consult Service
Discharge medication reconciliation and patient/caregiver education
Development of additional pain management pharmacy services, protocols, guidelines, order sets, etc.
Perioperative pain
Opioid use disorder
Patient-controlled analgesia
Palliative care
Required Qualifications*
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Completion of two years of pharmacy residency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred.
Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification is preferred.
Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy is necessary.
Possession of a Michigan Controlled Substances license is necessary.
Excellent communication skills (fluency in writing, reading and speaking English).
Ability to perform a variety of manual dexterity movements (ie, keyboard data entry, IV preparation, etc.)
Work Schedule
This schedule for this position includes day shift with a weekend and holiday rotation .
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Supervision Received
General supervision is received from the assistant director and/or team leader, or other designated official.
Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision is exercised over pharmacy residents, pharmacy technicians, students, and other staff performing delegated pharmacy services.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
252238
Working Title
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pain Management and Palliative Care
Job Title
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM UH Pharmacy Services
Posting Begin/End Date
7/26/2024 - 9/24/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Pharmacy
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