Pharmacy Resident I

Job Description

The PGY1 residency program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care,

practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care activities:

• Facilitates pharmaceutical care services within assigned service/care areas to assure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulatory standards.
• Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profile/chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures.
• Provide written and/or verbal consultation and documentation related to (but not limited to) approved hospital policies, therapeutic drug monitoring, selection and/or continuation of drug therapy, and determination of therapeutic end points.
• Track and document all pharmacy related interventions.
• Provide education and counseling to patients regarding their medications when appropriate.
• Participate in medical emergencies (where applicable).
• Collaborate with and provide expert consultation to other health care professionals. Specialist must maintain proficiency in the hospital computer systems, formulary, and department policies and procedures.
  
  

Participate in drug distribution activities during periods of staffing shortage or as scheduled to maintain continuity of department services.

Participate in indirect patient care activities:

• Participate in multidisciplinary committees/teams.
• Draft, review, and revise medication related policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Conduct drug usage evaluations and evaluate assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency.
• Resolve problems related to drug distribution as identified by other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the evaluation of drugs and preparation of monographs for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee when needed.
• Maintain and demonstrate competence in clinical problem-solving, judgment, and decision making. Maintain advanced expertise and network of colleagues in specialty practice area.
  
  

Participate in educational activities:

• Education of pharmacy staff, students, and non-pharmacy personnel including physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
  
  

Participate in research activities:

• Develop and complete a residency research project.
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy. Completion of a PGY1 ASHP-accredited or pending accreditation program.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: N/A

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio