What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Resident position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Resident achieves objectives and competencies for each rotation in accordance with ASHP standards for residents in pharmacy practice. The resident actively participates in patient care and ensures that medications are provided in a safe and rational manner. Any and all requirements of CMC employment will be met. In addition, the resident will conduct an independent research project. This project will be presented at an annual Pharmacy Residency conference. Resident achieves objectives and competencies for each rotation in accordance with ASHP standards for residents in pharmacy practice. Staffing in the pharmacy department is also required as needed by the determination of the pharmacy management team.
Qualifications:
Required:
Completion of course at an accredited School of Pharmacy, with a degree of Doctor of Pharmacy
Current New Jersey licensure or licensure achieved within 3 months of start date
Essential Functions:
- Completes residency requirements as determined by ASHP standards
- Participates in medication error and adverse drug reaction reporting programs
- Evaluates and reports Adverse Drug Reactions
- Correctly documents all controlled substance dispensing
- Reports and resolves discrepancies
- Participates in on-going education and training related to organization and department specific requirements
- Assumes role of drug information provider to all members of the health care team specific to patient populations and age groups
- Utilizes the medication screening process to ensure medication orders are complete, appropriate, within legal parameters and prioritized
- Maintains the confidentiality, security and integrity for the management of associate/patient information according to policy and procedure
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and in-service meetings
- Follows proper safety and infection control procedures and maintains a safe work environment
- Participates in the safety and infection control management programs
- Monitors specific medication prescribing in accordance with established drug usage criteria, prior to dispensing, as defined by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
- Develops and presents a research project and presents at annual residency conference
- Provides one clinical presentation per year eg, journal article review, drug review
- Displays self-initiative in anticipating and resolving daily work issues
- Supervises technical staff and volunteers to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
