Pharmacy Resident PGY2

Schedule details are determined by each program based on curriculum and accreditation requirements

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Job Profile Summary:

Participates in a minimum 52-week learning experience program through the various services of the Department of Pharmacy to learn, develop and practice the skills necessary to fulfill a distinguished professional career as a health system pharmacist. Completes all required activities as expected by the residency program as defined by the ASHP accreditation standards. Serving in the capacity of a Registered Pharmacist, the Resident is responsible for the identification, resolution, and prevention of medication-related issues. They provide drug information and recommendations for optimization of medication therapy to physicians, nurses and patients.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.

• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration.

• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format. 

• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions.

• Participate in the management of medical emergencies when applicable.

• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels.

• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate.

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.

• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.

• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations.

• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of residents and students as assigned.

• Direct and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Performs the activities expected in the residency program’s design and progress as outlined by the program 

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP. 

• Completion of an ASHP PGY1 Pharmacy residency program.

• Participate in and be matched with the organization through the National Matching Service required.

Experience Required:

• No work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities shall include, but not limited to the following:  

• Maintains skills in area of practice.

• Strong computer skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.

• Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.

• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance.

• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

• May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job.

• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents.

• Take necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises.

• Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines.

• You must use both hands, be able to see clearly and read small types such as those on unit-dose medication packages and syringes.

• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• Exposed to normal office environment.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program