Summary

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident. 1.0 FTE. Dayshift – hours will vary based on the LGHP Clinic Hours. Must be in accordance with ASHP’s Duty-Hour Requirements. Follows LGHP holiday schedule.

 Required: 
• Possess a bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school/college of pharmacy
• Have completed or are in the process of completing an ASHP-accredited/candidate PGY1 pharmacy residency



Any selling points on facility? :
• Conferences: ASHP – Midyear Clinical Meeting, Eastern States Residency Conference
• Benefits: the resident salary is very competitive with excellent fringe benefits. Health care, dental, vision, and free on-site parking are available. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania enjoys a high quality living standard at a surprisingly low cost
• 4-prescheduled EAP counseling sessions as part of our well-being package

Information about interview process (NMS Match)
 The following requirements must be submited through PhORCAS:
• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Supplemental Application Form
• Three references via the PhORCAS Standardized Form
 Require the candidate to complete an online application with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (once interview is scheduled)
 Will be scheduled and completed either on0site or via virtual platfrom
 Require candidate to prepare a 15-minute “About Me” presentation and 30-minute journal club to present during the interview
 Interviews will be conducted within approximately 2 weeks of application submission and will include the following components:
• Panel interviews with PGY2 RPD, Ambulatory Clinical Manager, Director of Pharmacy Services, and PGY2 Residency Program preceptors
• About Me and Journal Club presentation
• Lunch with current PGY2 resident

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The post-graduate year 2 (PGY-2) pharmacy residency is a one year period of transition from a first year resident to a high functioning practitioner.  The residency experience is designed to accelerate approximately 3 years of experience into one residency year.  In addition to the other functions listed below, the resident is expected to achieve at least 80% of the goals of the PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program and achieve satisfactory progress on any remaining goals.  The objectives are related to the required outcomes associated with the PGY2 residency standard.  Upon completion of Lancaster General Health’s PGY-2 residency program, the resident will be a confident, multi-faceted, ambulatory care pharmacist prepared for independent practice, advanced training, leadership and teaching opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Interpret and evaluate all medication regimens and assures safe and effective medication use prospectively during rotation-based patient care activities and retrospectively with order clarification during the order entry process.

• Utilize medical informatics to make decisions and reduce error.  Respond to drug information requests as required.

• Advise healthcare providers regarding the contents, therapeutic actions, utilization and possible adverse reactions or interactions of medication.

• Design and recommend safe and effective evidence-based therapeutic regimens and associated monitoring plans to all applicable healthcare providers.  Ensure avoidance of events which may cause patient harm.

• Serve as a role model of customer service by responding constructively to the needs of hospital staff.  Responding constructively is defined as using a respectful communication style that is consistent with professional collaboration.

• Actively participate in medication safety programs including reporting errors and adverse drug events and documentation of pharmacist interventions.  

• Develop independent practice skills by interacting directly with patients and providers.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Prepare and dispense medications (including but not limited to narcotics, other controlled substances, high-risk medications, and dangerous drugs) in accordance with professional practice guidelines, state pharmacy laws, and regulatory standards in addition to departmental policies and procedures.

• Develop and present a medication-use evaluation to the appropriate committee(s), and revise an existing or construct a new depart