What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Resident / Pharmacy Residency / Full Time position at Catawba Valley Health System?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Works from July 1 each year until June 30th of the following year. Works on a team with other clinical pharmacists. Primary responsibilities include the provision of pharmaceutical care services. Provides therapeutic drug monitoring, dosing consultation, and the clinical evaluation of medication regimens. Stresses the reduction and elimination of adverse drug events. Counsels patients and family members on appropriate medication use. Participates in team meetings and rounds. Maintains an active practice in an area of interest, and serves as a resource for drug information to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, healthcare professionals, and the public. Assists in formulary decisions. Precepts pharmacy students. Present residency project, dispenses medications as needed, and helps in the maintenance of inventory, records, files and references.
Education And Credentials:
Required:
Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy and licensed pharmacist in North Carolina within four months from July 1st.
Preferred:
Doctor of Pharmacy.
Work Experience:
Required:
Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Works from July 1 each year until June 30th of the following year. Works on a team with other clinical pharmacists. Primary responsibilities include the provision of pharmaceutical care services. Provides therapeutic drug monitoring, dosing consultation, and the clinical evaluation of medication regimens. Stresses the reduction and elimination of adverse drug events. Counsels patients and family members on appropriate medication use. Participates in team meetings and rounds. Maintains an active practice in an area of interest, and serves as a resource for drug information to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, healthcare professionals, and the public. Assists in formulary decisions. Precepts pharmacy students. Present residency project, dispenses medications as needed, and helps in the maintenance of inventory, records, files and references.
Education And Credentials:
Required:
Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy and licensed pharmacist in North Carolina within four months from July 1st.
Preferred:
Doctor of Pharmacy.
Work Experience:
Required:
Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
