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

To work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor clinical pharmacy services within the pediatric cardiology ambulatory clinics affiliated with University of Michigan Health. Responsibilities include providing ambulatory clinical pharmacy services such as disease management, comprehensive medication reviews, and transitions of care planning. The position will also support the development of clinical guidelines and policies, supporting staff training activities, leading quality improvement initiatives, and assisting in the clinical education and training of residents and students.

The individual must demonstrate a professional and positive presence when interacting with patients, faculty, and staff, while maintaining a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively engage with diverse patient populations and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment.

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

• Provide pharmaceutical care by: participating in patient care with the medical staff during outpatient clinic visits; designing, implementing and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy; promoting safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of drug therapy; developing and fostering positive collaboration with providers and clinic staff; documenting pharmaceutical care activities and outcomes. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement processes to monitor the effectiveness and quality of clinical pharmacists? services.
• Participate in the training of General Pharmacy Practice Residents, Ambulatory Care Specialty Residents, Pediatric Specialty Residents, and Pharmacy Students.
• Conduct or participate in drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with the Health System?s needs and objectives.
• Individual or collaborative scholarly/research activity is encouraged.

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from the Director of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Practices.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over Pharmacy Residents and Students.

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificate of completion from a Specialty 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
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate effectively as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrates a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity with a commitment to service excellence and Patient Family Centered Care.

• Board Certification in Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS) 
• Ability to perform a variety of manual dexterity movements, including keyboarding and IV preparation, actively participating in codes.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English. 

Hours/Week: 40 hours, full-time, day shift

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.