What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Pharmacy Resident position at CommonSpirit Health?
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Collaborate in all phases of pharmaceutical services that includes drug distribution and clinical services, respecting all persons for their own personal worth and dignity while maintaining cost effectiveness
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Monitor Drug therapy and communicates findings and recommendations to appropriate professionals
- Accurately assess medication orders for appropriateness (dose, frequency, indication, drug-drug interactions, etc)
- Prepare/check intravenous admixtures
- Actively participate in clinical services including pharmacokinetic monitoring, monitoring/calculating TPN, anticoagulant management, monitoring microbiology cultures, registering/monitoring clozapine patients; Renal dosing protocol; IV to PO protocol
- Provide timely drug information
- Support Formulary management decisions; Prepare one Formulary monograph for System P&T Committee
- Follow current policies and procedures; Participate in writing/revising/reviewing two or more departmental policies
- Participate in review and reporting of Medication Events and Adverse Drug Reactions as assigned
- Maintains professionalism, competencies and leadership standards by providing in-service, writing newsletter article; completing mandatory education and job specific competencies; participates in committees as assigned.
- Support Residency by assisting in recruitment efforts, including the interview process; completes evaluations as required
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President) | Does Not Apply |
Required Education for Staff Job Levels | Graduate of a College of Pharmacy with a minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Pharmacy |
Required Licensure and Certifications | Licenses as a pharmacist in the state of North Dakota in good standing |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Computer proficiency and training to provide pharmaceutical care to all ages of patients |
PREFERRED Qualifications | Doctor of Pharmacy |
