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.
Job Summary
Join the Pharmacy team at Michigan Medicine! The vision of Michigan Medicine is to create the future of health care through discovery and to become the national leader in health care, health care reform, biomedical innovation and education. As part of this world-class organization, the Department of Pharmacy Services has high standards for service, education, and research. Our department has a rich history of excellence; you could join a world-class team to provide exceptional patient care and advance the Mission of Michigan Medicine.
This position oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of Emergency Management pharmacy services across Adult and Pediatric services lines as well as Clinic Requisition Services. This position is responsible for the daily activities of two 24/7/365 Emergency Department pharmacy satellites (adult and peds), servicing approximately 100,000 ED admissions annually. This position will promote the safe, rational, efficacious and cost-effective use of drug therapy in patients under our care, provide leadership for clinical services, develop quality improvement processes and oversee clinical training of staff, residents and students. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of our clinic requisition service comprised of more than 400 onsite/offsite clinics and research laboratories. This position works with representatives from ambulatory clinics related to product issues and drug ordering processes, including influenza and Covid vaccine procurement. UM Health Pharmacy Services actively participates with vendors in enhancement and introductory projects with new software before it is generally released for purchase. Our clinic requisition service uses a platform which needs continual updating and enhancements. This position is actively involved in those engagements.
Keys to success for this position include fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, exceptional personnel management skills, and clinical and distribution system thinking. This position serves as pharmacy administrator on-call on a rotating basis. Approximately 10% of staffing is required based on the team's scheduling needs. Excellent written and verbal skills are also required. Management experience, and previous residency training are highly desired.
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
Responsibilities*
Establish work schedules, training and staffing requirements.
Ensure all related quality assurance, billing and distribution activities are performed and documented
Assure compliance with Pharmacy and regulatory agency standards
Interview and recommend the employment of staff
Perform necessary human resource related functions for direct reports.
Evaluate the effectiveness of section operations and recommend organizational changes, policy and procedures and revisions
Assist in the development and implementation of new methods, techniques, controls and equipment
Resolve problems and complaints raised by physicians, and staff, with authority to make commitments within established policies.
Instruct Residents, students and House staff
Assure compliance with affirmative action and safety programs
Assist in the development and implementation of new pharmacy services to support the Michigan Medicine's goals and objectives
Education
Pharmacists serve as preceptors for Doctor of Pharmacy students on a variety of practice experiences including Introductory Pharmacy Patient Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), and may provide didactic education for pharmacy students
Pharmacists serve as preceptors for pharmacy residents
Research
May conduct or participate in research, drug use projects, cost reduction/management initiatives, and quality improvement activities consistent with Michigan Medicine's goals and objectives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position will report to the Director of Pharmacy Children's and Women's Hospitals and Emergency Medicine Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Pharmacy Managers provide administrative supervision of technician supervisors, pharmacists, technical staff, residents, and students working in their area
Required Qualifications*
- 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 Health System Pharmacy Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy and a Michigan Controlled Substance License to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
- 3 to 5 years pharmacy experience including 1 to 2 years supervisory experience.
- 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
- Ability to meet all of the above qualifications and requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Qualifications*
- Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to work with physicians, pharmacists, information system staff, and allied health professionals from all clinical disciplines.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are very important. Advanced degree (MS, MBA, MPH, MHA) are desired.
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
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.
Work Schedule
Exempt leader schedule generally weekdays dayshift responsibilities with occasional weekends and late evening hours as needed.
Work Locations
This position will oversee team members at C.S. Mott Children's and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospitals on Michigan Medicine's main academic medical center campus.
Additional Information
Must comply with all Michigan Medicine Occupational Health requirements including annual flu immunization.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.