PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Requirements

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required
• Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
• Participate in and be matched with the organization through the ASHP residency matching program 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 organization skills, Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills, Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees 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
• Participates 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 students as assigned
• Directs 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 progresses as outlined by the program

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.