Pharmacy Specialist- Pharmacy Care Management
- The Pharmacy Specialist provides oversight and leadership for appropriate drug use within their region of the health system.
- They work closely with the medical and administrative leadership as well as the primary care providers to develop and implement strategies which continuously improve the quality of patient care at the best value for the patient and our health system.
- The Pharmacy Specialist reviews patient drug therapy, interview the patient and/or family, monitors drug therapy responses, and suggest modifications to drug therapy regimens to optimize the quality of care provided by the primary care team.
- He/she works with utilization management reports, corporate data stores, and information services to optimize drug therapy in their population.
- He/she will assist in identifying opportunities to streamline patient care, improve the provision of pharmacy services, decrease waste and rework in the region, and improve drug utilization.
- The Pharmacy Specialist will be instrumental in guiding the further development of other pharmacist on the health care team.
- Registered pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent experience with evidence of advanced clinical training and knowledge in patient care and applied therapeutics.
- Postgraduate experience in primary care or managed care is strongly desired.
- Prior experience and knowledge or integrated health systems.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills as evidence with prior examples of effectiveness implementation strategies with a variety of system personnel and patients.
- Ability to lead work groups effectively.
- Prior experience working with relational data bases.
- Knowledge of pharmacoeconomics and biostatistical applications in drug therapy decision making.
- Minimum of 1-year residency (PGY1) providing extensive postgraduate experience is required. Additional postgraduate experience with an Ambulatory Care PGY2 residency is strongly desired.
Overview
Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest and most comprehensive integrated U.S. health
care systems, is a national leader in clinical care, research and education. The system includes
the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, five hospitals, Health Alliance Plan (a health
insurance and wellness company), Henry Ford Physician Network, a 150-site ambulatory
network and many other health-related entities throughout southeast Michigan, providing a
full continuum of care. In 2015, Henry Ford provided $299 million in uncompensated care.
The health system also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 24,600
employees. Henry Ford is a 2011Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The
health system is led by President and CEO Wright Lassiter III. To learn more, visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health System has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness
and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other
benefits and services.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.