Job Description
Borgess Medical Center, in Kalamazoo, MI. has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Clinical Specialist to participate as an integral member of our Critical Care Team. This is a full-time, first shift position.
The primary responsibility of this position is meeting the clinical needs of Critical Care patients and includes rounding with the Critical Care team in the cardiac, neurosurgical, trauma/surgical and medical intensive care units. The Critical Care Clinical Specialist is responsible for ensuring appropriate drug therapy, implementing and monitoring clinical protocols and guidelines, as well as enhancing the delivery of evidence-based medicine. Other responsibilities include educating pharmacy PG1 residents, medical residents, as well as pharmacy and medical students. Representation on medical center committees and collaboration in research initiatives is also encouraged. This position will also work in collaboration with the other four Pharmacy Clinical Specialists.
Borgess offers attractive benefits including; competitive salary, low-cost health insurance premiums, matching 403b, paid time off and discounted health and fitness center membership. Relocation reimbursement is also available.
About Borgess
Borgess Medical Center, the flagship of Borgess Health, is a 424 bed teaching hospital and tertiary care center. Nationally recognized for cardiac, neurological and orthopedic care, Borgess offers over 40 medical specialties. Borgess is affiliated with the Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies medical residency program and supports two PGY1 pharmacy residents annually.
About Kalamazoo
Borgess Medical Center is located in the city of Kalamazoo in southwestern Michigan. Kalamazoo offers big city opportunities with a small town feel. Located midway between Chicago and Detroit, Kalamazoo is an important center for business, education, culture, and many activities. Approximately 250,000 people live in the culturally diverse county of Kalamazoo. Located 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan, Kalamazoo is a wonderful community in which to work and live. Whether you choose to live in the city or one of the many surrounding communities, you are never more than 25 minutes from any other part of the county. Exceptional public and private schools are available. The Kalamazoo Public School System also offers the “Kalamazoo Promise”, a college scholarship program for all graduates meeting eligibility requirements. Kalamazoo is home to five colleges, the largest of which is Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo is a wonderful home for the arts including a symphony, art institute and two theater companies. Due to the lush area, most seasonal sports and activities are readily available. One of the many festivals is always going on Spring through Fall.
To Apply
For more information or to apply on-line, please visit our employment website at www.careers.borgess.com. Resume or Curriculum Vitae can also be emailed to Jason Cook at: jasoncook@borgess.com. Feel free to call Jason at (269) 226-8412
The Critical Care Clinical Specialist position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and two years of residency training, including specialized training in Critical Care or equivalent experience.
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