Description:

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan's first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state's leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit's first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Job Description:

• Manages the personnel and operational activities of the pharmacy services function for assigned location. Identifies the need for policy development and/or revision, defines policies in collaboration with higher level management input, goals and objectives. Oversees or directs the development and/or revision of department procedures/protocols.
• Approves procedures/protocols and/or seeks other departmental approvals as appropriate. Develops, monitors and revises functional processes. Provides input into the development and revision of organizational structure for function. Approves personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc. Ensures the timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Develops current to intermediate goals and measures for the department. Measures and assesses performance. As requested, assists in long range goal development. Assists in development of and monitors budget.
• Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or Master's degree in pharmacy or business administration and/or postgraduate residency training and/or additional coursework in business administration preferred.

2. Two to three years progressively more responsible experience as a Staff Pharmacist including demonstrated leadership ability, preferably in a healthcare setting.

3. Registered Pharmacist and Controlled Substance licensures in the State of Michigan obtained within 3 months of entry into job.