Pharmacy Residents

Summary

• Position Summary
  • Under the general direction of the Program Director, provides advanced pharmaceutical care according to standards established by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy to all patients. Assists in the development and coordination of clinical pharmacy services and educational programs for the Department. Responsible for providing tools and educational opportunities to enhance services provided by all staff members. Participates on intra- and interdepartmental committees as assigned. Serves as preceptor to pharmacy students.. Participates in the development of institution-wide drug use policy. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient drug distribution and control system. Participates in supervision of technical staff. Participates in clinical research with medical, dental and other Health System staff. Responsible for completing a research project suitable for publication.
• Education
  • Doctorate, Pharmacy - Required
• Experience
  • 1-2 Years completion of clinical rotations prior to graduating - Required
• License & Certification
  • Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Core Job Functions
  • Provides consultation/intervention on non-formulary drug requests. Patients are counseled regarding dosage therapy, side effects and interactions related to discharge medications. Provides in-service education to hospital personnel regarding new medications as needed
  • Medications are dispensed according to established procedure and State/Federal regulations. Performs clinical services to optimize drug therapy. Clinical assessment decisions are made to include appropriate cost-effective therapy to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
  • Solutions are prepared, labeled and available according to policy guidelines and physician orders. Assures that aseptic technique is followed during preparation.
  • Preparation and delivery of IV admixtures and other medications as related to routine and new orders. Maintains adequate par levels of medications/supplies. Assists in maintaining IV automation systems.
  • Inpatient medication profile is monitored for drug interactions, food/drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication problems in drug therapy. Assures that central pharmacy, nursing stations and ancillary areas use appropriate methods for medication storage.
  • Develop and implement clinical pharmacy training programs for staff pharmacists. Implement training programs for undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students. Write articles for pharmacy newsletter.