Pharmacy Resident - Full Time

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Varied work schedule. 40 hours per week.

The purpose of the PGY1 residency program is to develop a well-rounded pharmacist who is prepared to successfully practice in patient care positions, clinical informatics, leadership, and/or management positions. Pharmacists completing the PGY1 pharmacy residency program will be competent practitioners, skilled in evidenced-based patient medication management. They will understand how the integration of clinical, technical, and distributive functions is necessary to practice pharmacy successfully in an institutional setting. They will gain confidence with drug literature evaluation, pharmacy research, professional communication, medical informatics, as well as leadership and management skills.

The site will provide the knowledge and skills necessary through education, training, and experiences to provide pharmaceutical care in a variety of patient care settings, while understanding the involvement of informatics and technology. Upon successful completion of the program's curriculum and experiential training, the resident will demonstrate that he/she is competent and proficient in his/her ability to fulfill the required ASHP PGY1 program outcomes and to practice pharmacy at an advanced level.

This position will be responsible for adhering to policies, procedures, staffing, safety metrics and financial metrics. Education to healthcare professionals and patients is a requirement. Must maintain compliance with all Nebraska and federal regulations regarding medications.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Clinical Core Competencies.
• Demonstrates competency with the established Clinical Programs approved by the Medical Staff.
• Transfer of medication issues is communicated between the pharmacy team.
• ALL issues and pending transactions are communicated to staff for completion.
• ALL issues and pending transactions communicated to thee are completed.
• Clinical Model adherence (Intervention documentation and observation.)
• Complete all assigned task based on assignment.
• Drug formulary is preserved (Intervention documentation and non-formulary requests.)
• ALL non-formulary request communicated to prescribing physician with options.
• Age Specific Criteria incorporated into clinical decision process.
• Screen all patients and adjust therapy options based on age of patient.
• Intervention documentation or completion of 1 Continuing Education (CE) program on age criteria.
• Renal Dosage Adjustment (Adjustments noted within PharmNet.)
• Adjust all approved therapies on patients whose renal function dictates.
• Pharmacokinetics Management ( (PK) sheets and intervention documentation.)
• Minimum 1/month: PK sheet correctly completed and entered into PK program.
• Anticoagulation program (Intervention documentation).
• Complete monitoring and assessment of all anticoagulation patients.
• Appropriately doses all anticoagulation patients consulted.
• Documentation of Interventions (Intervention documentation).
• Documented in a timely manner.
• Minimum 1/hr worked.
• Operational Core Competencies.
• Effectively manages assigned areas based on established policies and procedures.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians & interns to achieve FLOW in the medication process.
• Prioritize and maintain effective FLOW of the medication process.
• Sterile Compounding Management.
• Pass Low Risk and Medium Risk Level Competency.
• Manage FLOW of products.
• Pass Chemotherapy Management Assessment and manage FLOW of products.
• Central Pharmacy Management.
• Order verification complete and prompt based on assistance required.
• Manage the FLOW of products with no backlog or delays.
• Process discharge prescriptions as needed.
• Teamwork exhibited by actions.
• Completion of orders to point of delivery (visual inspections while staffing).
• Hazardous Drugs.
• Demonstrates ability to safely oversee the management of Hazardous Drugs.
• Central Pharmacy.
• Actions represent the best interest of the patient (observational).
• Follows all Safety Alerts: Code Red; Code Triage; Code Adam.
• Resident Competencies.
• Meets the requirements of ASHP established residency accreditation program.
• Completes all assessments of rotations in a timely manner (1 week post).
• At completion of rotations is competent to manage area (preceptor feedback).
• Assists to the point of managing the instruction of clinical rotations with interns.
• Prepares and presents assigned information – formal presentation skills.
• Able to address issues through written or verbal skills in a timely manner.
• Understands budgetary process and management for department.
• Communicates concerns in a timely manner to Residency Coordinator.
  
  

Schedule

Varied work schedule. 40 hours per week.

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

• Post-Baccalaureate Degree of Pharmacy.
• Must be US citizen.
  
  

Experience

• Age (per State of Nebraska) at least 18 years of age with no current drug or alcohol addiction/convictions of any drug related misdemeanor or felony.
  
  

License/Certifications

• Pharmacy Licensure (PH) for the State of Nebraska required no later than July 31 of the residency year.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills: To communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients and the public.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel (equivalent to Level I experience for all programs.)
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze medical literature, outcome and safety data, and financial information. Must be able to interpret and evaluate patient specific information to formulate patient care plans.
• Management Skills: Ability to work alone with minimal supervision. Ability to supervise pharmacy interns, technicians as needed.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to the needs of patients and the Department of Pharmacy without prompting.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force for one person, or up to 100 pounds of force with assistance from a second person with the ability to meet Medium Work Weight Demands. A cabinet with a height of greater than 60” requires two individuals to move.
  
  

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
  

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards
  

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.