Pharmacy Resident

General Summary of PositionThe PGY-1 pharmacy residency position is designed to produce a well-rounded pharmacy healthcare professional through exposure to multiple acute care experiences in various settings that expand upon fundamental knowledge for general inpatient pharmacy services. The program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for post graduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

PGY-1 Core and Elective Experience Acute Patient Care: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Evaluates and monitors drug therapy of assigned patient Responds to evaluative and non-evaluative drug information requests Evaluates and dispenses medication order Prepares intravenous admixtures and compounds sterile products Compounds extemporaneous product Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory Performs nursing unit inspection Interviews patients to obtain medication history and counsels patients on the safe and appropriate use of medicationsProvides coverage for staffing as required for successful completion of educational aspects of Residency Program. Drug Information and Drug Use Policy Development: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Responds to evaluative and non-evaluative drug information request Performs drug use evaluations. Prepares monographs and other reports (medication errors, adverse drug reactions, etc.) as required Participates in the development, implementation, and management of clinical practice guidelines and therapeutic interchange programs Provides in-service education for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities. Includes collecting data, monitoring processes, analyzing data and generating reports. Practice Management: Under supervision of Residency Coordinator or designee, completes all requirements for ASHP Residency Program, including but not limited to the following: Participates in the conduct of quality assurance activities Participates in the development of the department budget and other financial reports Participates in the development of departmental statistical report Completes a research project. Participates in formulary management, including strategic planning for drug shortages. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Clinical: Provides clinical counseling, training and education to assist physicians and healthcare providers for positive outcomes. Plans, directs and coordinates the clinical aspects of pharmaceutical services for patients. Participates autonomously in patient care rounds. Reviews patient specific data to evaluate patient's status and medication needs and develops a ther

Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to cover shortages within department as a pharmacist, which includes all duties of a pharmacist. Recommends improvements to department procedures and intra/inter departmental processes

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required

Licenses and Certifications

• Washington DC Pharmacy license by 120 days from start of residency required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.
• Moderate Computer skills to perform prescription entries.
• Experience with computerized Pharmacy information systems
• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

This position has a hiring range of $60,632 - $107,494