The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications, verifying prescriptions, and providing clinical guidance to healthcare providers and patients. They also oversee IV preparation and manage specialized areas such as anticoagulation stewardship and oncology pharmacy.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and a valid Michigan Pharmacist license. ACLS certification is required for specific units, and PGY-1/PGY-2 training is preferred for oncology roles.
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Clinical/Staff Inpatient Pharmacist - Full Time 80Hrs/Pp (Bronson Battle Creek) The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medication in response to a physician’s prescription, exercising professional judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and government regulations to ensure appropriate drug therapy for optimal patient care. The Pharmacist counsels, assists, and educates physicians, nurses, and the community on appropriate medication use, doses, side effects, and precautions. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy including 1000 hours of internship under a licensed preceptor and ninety days of on-the-job experience at BHG required Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the state of Michigan required; must complete required number of hours of continuing education for re-licensure every two years ACLS certification is required for pharmacists who are regularly scheduled to staff the ED or Adult MICU (one or more shifts per month on average). Oncology Specific: At a minimum, PGY-1 training is preferred; PGY-2 training in oncology, board certification in oncology, or equivalent experience is preferred. Basic word processing skills and able to operate hospital programs used in the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Stewardship Specific: Responsibilities include developing protocols, monitoring therapy, conducting risk assessments, educating patients and staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines specific to anticoagulation. The role also involves meeting The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements by establishing protocols, providing patient education, ensuring regular monitoring, and implementing safety measures. The pharmacist will report to the System Clinical Coordinator and work directly with the lead provider to ensure safe and effective anticoagulant use. There will be tight alignment with the Bronson Anticoagulation Clinics. The scope of this position includes the acute care hospitals and Bronson practices. A PharmD, state licensure, and experience in anticoagulation management are required. Strong clinical knowledge and communication skills are essential. Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Reviews, interprets, and fills prescriptions. Consults patient drug profile for allergies or drug interactions, refill status, and pricing. Ensures that proper type and dosage of drug is prepared and dispensed; ensures that prescription is complete and that route of administration is appropriate.
Verifies orders with physicians as necessary and notifies them of potential problems with drug dosages, allergies, or contraindications.
Provides technical/clinical information and troubleshoots problem situations on drugs, dosages, contraindications, and so forth to physicians, nurses, other healthcare employees, and to the community.
Records all patient prescription data on patient profile; updates profile with additional orders, allergic reactions, and diagnoses. Identifies any apparent conflicts within the patient's profile or drug therapy program.
Prepares or oversees the preparation and dispensing of IV medications. Evaluates prescriptions for accuracy of drug dose and schedule of medication, and enters information on patient profile. Prepares large volume parenterals, IV piggybacks, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapeutic and antineoplastic agents, IV push medications, irrigations, patient controlled analgesics, ophthalmic preparations, and enteral feedings.
Assists with overseeing the work of Unit dose and IV Additive Technicians the in performance of their regular duties. Ensures that all drugs and solutions prepared by technicians are accurate and prepared under proper conditions. Checks and verifies accuracy of medications in carts; releases carts for delivery to patient care areas.
Prepares and checks stock drugs for nursing units and other departments. Monitors pharmacy and nursing unit medications on a regular basis in order to see that all drugs are current and in adequate supply.
May provide pharmacokinetic evaluation and dosing of patients on specific medications and monitors patient progress. Evaluates and acts on laboratory data and patient response.
Maintains an up to date knowledge of developments and advances in the pharmacy field; fulfills continuing education requirements in order to maintain registration.
Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintains complete and accurate records of drugs dispensed, and maintains records of narcotic drugs in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Answers the phone, takes medication orders, and provides general information and specific patient data as appropriate.
Assists with general operation of the department; orders and receives medications, resolves problems with equipment, restocks medicines, and participates in special projects. Participates in drug utilization reviews and quality assurance activities. Shift First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 5100 Pharmacy (BBC) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
