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

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.

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.

For more information about the UMHS Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report 

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
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities to earn continuing education credits at in-house education programs

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 

• Interact on a daily basis with the Pediatric Palliative Care Consult Service and Pediatric Acute Pain Service assisting with selection of medications, dose titration, medication history and reconciliation, and other medication-related services
• Create criteria for, and execute daily, a targeted review for pediatric patients at risk as it relates to palliative care and pain management
  • Recommend necessary medication therapy adjustments
  • Provide patient and provider education on the correct use of medications, including rescue therapies
• Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services as it relates to pediatric palliative care and pain management
• Attend patient care rounds
• Lead relevant regulatory and quality assessment/improvement initiatives 
• Participate on appropriate Department, University, and Health System committees

Education 

• Assist in the development and provision of pediatric palliative care and pain medication-related education and training programs
• Serve as the expert in medication management for pain and symptom management in the pediatric population; coordinating education, professional development, and   primary pharmacist specialist contact for pediatric palliative care and pain management. Provide these services to:
  • Department of Pharmacy
  • Patients, caregivers, and family members
  • Prescribers
  • Nurses
• Participate in the didactic education and experiential training of students and residents.

Research 

• 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 Pharmacy Service, Palliative Care Consult Services and Addiction Consult Team. 
• Development of additional palliative care and pain management pharmacy services, protocols, guidelines, order sets, etc. 
• Provide cross coverage of select pain and palliative care pharmacist team members 

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.

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificate of completion from a PGY-2 Residency in Pediatrics, fellowship, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in Pediatrics
• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy 
• Michigan Controlled Substance License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
• Able to perform all of the Duties and Responsibilities
• Able to prioritize with accuracy and dependability
• Demonstrate and apply excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Effectively communicate with pharmacy team members, other healthcare professionals, employees, patients and visitors
• Accurately and efficiently interpret and process medication orders, labels, and documentation
• Some experience in clinical pharmacy practice is necessary.
• Some experience in didactic and clinical teaching, including undergraduate and postgraduate level courses is necessary.
• Possession of a state narcotics license is necessary
• Ability to meet all of the above qualifications and requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

• 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.)

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 the work modes.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.