Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 14, 2025
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Supports department leadership in creating and maintaining quality of clinical pharmacy practice and the
medication use process. Responsible for student and resident pharmacist education. Provides training, feedback,
and coaching to staff. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and
effective use of medications throughout the hospital system.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
Credentials/Licensure
Minimum: Registered Pharmacist, Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance Licensure
Preferred: American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Accredited PGY-1 Residency and
PGY-2 specialty residency in an area applicable to acute care pharmacy practice. Board
certification in pharmacotherapy or specialty
Related Experience
Minimum: Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist. Qualification as a PGY-1
Residency Program Director, as defined by ASHP.
Preferred: Five years of experience in practice as a clinical pharmacist in acute care. One year of experience as an ASHP accredited residency program director
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Expert level knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and the medication use process. Strong knowledge of
student and resident pharmacist education/training. Strong communication and coaching skills. Advanced ability
to use electronic health record and software for communication, collaboration, and completing office tasks.
Experience, education, or training in leadership.
Computer Competency
Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet,
and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Physical/Mental
Sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent standing, walking. Occasional bending stooping, twisting. Ability
to hear speech, speak, use near-far vision and fine motor skills. Ability to perform continuously detailed tasks with frequent interruptions and work prioritization.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in an environment with medications and chemicals typical for an inpatient pharmacy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides training, audit, and feedback for Pharmacy staff on clinical practice and medication use process.
• Oversees resident pharmacists, serves as program director for residency program(s), oversees student pharmacists, and coordinates education programs.
• Assesses the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of pharmacy practice and leads process improvement work in these areas.
• Works with stakeholders to establish and implement best practices in pharmaceutical care.
• Serves as a liaison to nursing and medical staff and works directly with these groups to meet the needs of the department and organization.
• Assures compliance with policies, procedures, and TJC Medication Management standards.
• Supports leadership in designing and maintaining appropriate pharmacist coverage plans.
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Works with department leadership to develop new pharmacy programs and services.
• Develops and executes goals that align with the strategic priorities of the department and organization.
• Maintains competency in a clinical or operational practice area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION
To ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Confidentiality of Information
Standards, as well as other regulatory entities, individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access as appropriate for this position.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the
people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The listed duties may be changed at the
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