Job DescriptionJob SummaryLearns practice assimilation and integration of the knowledge and skills acquired as a student. In this structured learning environment, a resident ensures appropriate, safe, effective and efficient use of medications in order to provide optimal patient outcomes. The resident will be routinely evaluated and given feedback in accordance with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Association accreditation requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities- Manages medication orders including age-specific considerations to ensure medications safety (i.e. processing, preparation and dispensing).
- Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
- Completes a major residency project of pharmacy practice-related issues
- Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for unit/department/hospital.
- Provides drug information.
- Provides education.
- Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
- Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
- Supervises and directs healthcare team members.
- Participates actively on inter and intra-departmental committees.
- Maximizes safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.
- Completes assigned goals.
SpecificationsExperienceMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired- Experience in hospital pharmacy.
EducationMinimum Required- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Preferred/DesiredTrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredSpecial Skills- Computer literacy, interpersonal skills, general clinical awareness
Minimum Required- Advanced communication skills and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. High-level cognitive ability to interpret and assess written medication orders to ensure optimal medication use. Teaching skills and qualified to precept residents, students, interns and externs.
Preferred/Desired- Membership with state and/or national hospital pharmacy associations.
Licensure- Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or eligibility for licensure. Must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire date.
Minimum Required- PHARMACIST-FOR APPROPRIATE STATE
Preferred/Desired 
