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

The Pharmacy Department at Michigan Medicine is looking for a team-oriented, flexible, and highly motivated pharmacist to join the emergency department team. The ED pharmacist at Michigan Medicine will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a highly collaborative team that includes Physicians, Resident Physicians, ED Fellows, Physician Assistants, nurses, ED technicians, pharmacists and other medical professionals

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 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

Responsibilities*

The ED pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care services which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Comprehensive pharmacotherapy consultations
• Pharmacokinetic dosing
• Participation in critical airway management, trauma resuscitation, and codes
• Providing accurate and timely drug information
• Clinical order verification and limited drug dispensing
• Patient education
• Focused medication history reviews
• Participation in the training of staff, residents, and students from the College of Pharmacy
• Participation in the training of medical staff, including nursing, residents/fellows, and physician assistants within the Department

Individual or collaborative scholarly/research activity is also strongly encouraged. 

This position requires staffing in the adult emergency department and pediatric emergency department and may require staffing in the inpatient central pharmacy. This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) position with access to full-time benefits. Primary schedule will be rotating days and evenings, and some midnight coverage may be required.

For more information about Michigan Medicine?s Department of Pharmacy Services, see our annual report at: https://www.medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacy/pharmacy-annual-report

Required Qualifications*

• Education/Training
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy or RPh with commensurate experience
  • A PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience in emergency medicine 
• License
  • Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Michigan 
  • Controlled Substance license or eligibility to become licensed within 90 days of employment start date
• Other
  • Ability and willingness to serve as a preceptor for students and both PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents 
  • Active participation in departmental projects and initiatives
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual dexterity movements, including keyboarding and IV preparation
  • Active participation in codes and trauma resuscitation
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English

Desired Qualifications*

• A PGY2 pharmacy residency or fellowship in emergency medicine, pediatrics, or other relevant area 
• Board certification

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 job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.