Pharmacy Resident - PGY2

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.  

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking several PGY-2 Resident Pharmacists to join our Pharmacy Resident team. These positions are full time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, rotating day/evening/night shift with and every 3rd weekend, 8-hour shifts.

Purpose of this position: Under the direction of a preceptor or Pharmacy Services leadership the Pharmacy Resident performs a wide variety of clinical, operational, and technical duties for Pharmacy Services. The Resident will provide pharmacotherapy assessments and real-time interventions with the medical staff, provide in-services, mentor students and understand the operations of Pharmacy Services within HHS. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Responsible for maintaining confidential reports, entering, and retrieving data utilizing the computer system, preparing medications, and ensuring quality and safe medication practices. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Plans and organizes work schedule of supportive personnel, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides continuous, patient specific assessment of the pharmacotherapy needs of a specialized patient population, making real time interventions with the medical staff and nursing staff to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services
• Is an active member of the disciplinary quality improvement activities in the area of service
• Maintains a current and advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and procedures in area of practice
• Is able to critically evaluate and interpret medical information (including primary literature sources) when providing specific information to physicians
• Is able to access drug information from the standard and non-standard drug information texts and sources
• Takes responsibility for order verification and accuracy checks for the area assigned
• Completes and presents a research project prior to the end of the resident year
• Mentors PharmD students; assumes responsibility for teaching and evaluating students
• Represents the pharmacy department by attending appropriate HCMC committees