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
Job Summary
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will be part of the Department of Pharmacy Hematology/Oncology team, as well as multidisciplinary teams within the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. University of Michigan Health is ranked nationally for the care provided to both adult and pediatric cancer patients, as well as many other specialties. The cancer center mission is the conquest of cancer through innovation and collaboration. Current hematology/oncology clinical pharmacists provide exceptional pharmaceutical care on the individual and population level. If you are passionate about patient care, instructing, mentoring, quality improvement, and clinical research there is no better place.
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 worlds 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 perks and benefits can you look forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents and spouse or other qualifying adult
- Generous PTO program, paid parental leave, and wellness programs
- Tremendous team support
- Teaching and mentorship opportunities
Responsibilities*
The role of this pharmacist includes, but not limited to, the following:
- Provide care to adult & pediatric patients at University of Michigan Health Hospitals, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide multidisciplinary rounding and fulfill direct patient care needs for adult and pediatric patients receiving SCT
- Collaborate with providers on crafting and personalization of treatment plans for patients receiving stem cell transplants (SCT) and other forms of cellular therapy.
- Manage graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and other support care needs of the population
- Guide incorporation of new treatments in a standardized evidence-based fashion, in conjunction with other members of the pharmacist team, including active involvement at tumor board discussions.
- Coordinate care to promote optimal site of care to receive stem cell transplants and other forms of cellular therapy
- Collaborate closely with ambulatory adult and pediatric lymphoma, myeloma, benign hematology, and BMT and cellular therapy teams to provide patient centered care and ensure seamless transition of care
- Participate in SCT quality assurance initiatives, including protocol development, adverse event reporting and outcome analysis
- Educate patients, families, house staff and learners on transplant pharmacotherapy
- The stem cell transplant clinical pharmacist will actively participate in precepting learners and engaging in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives to advance evidence?based transplant car
The Department of Pharmacy, the College of Pharmacy, and the University of Michigan seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serving our diverse constituents, and to maintain the excellence of the Department, College and University. It is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status.
Required Qualifications*
- A Doctor of Pharmacy degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan (including a Controlled Substance license), verifiable in LARA; or eligibility to become licensed within 90 days of employment start date.
- A certificate of completion from an oncology residency, fellowship, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is necessary.
- Experience in clinical pharmacy practice is necessary.
- Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy is desired, but not required
Work Schedule
This position is full-time, working primarily Monday through Friday on day shift with periodic weekend 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 the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
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. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.