Pharmacy Resident - PGY 1 - St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on 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, eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Essential Job Functions

• Performs duties of a staff pharmacist as required

• Establishes and maintains clinical knowledge or practice that supports the needs of the ministry

• Instructs and precepts pharmacy students as assigned

• Develops and performs basic patient assessments as appropriate for scope of practice (i.e. assess for bruising or bleeding in patients on warfarin therapy)

• Acts as liaison between nursing services, pharmacy services, and medical staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical pharmacy programs

• Successfully completes required rotational and longitudinal rotations – under guidance of residency preceptors, chooses elective rotations to complete

• Helps recruit at ASHP Midyear Conference for upcoming class of new residents and other recruiting opportunities as requested by residency program preceptors

• Active participation on committees relating to areas of clinical practice expertise and/or interest area.. Completes residency project as approved by residency program preceptors – project results presented at the discretion of residency program preceptors.

• May perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned by supervisor.

• Obeys and adheres to all the Hospital and Facilities policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; the Department of Pharmacy Policies and Procedure manual for residents; and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Mercy Health Care Services.  A copy of the Hospital’s policy and procedure is also available in the Department of Pharmacy for the Resident’s review.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

Must be licensed and in good standing in the state which the residency takes place within 90 days of their residency start date as outlined in the residency handbook or contract.

Education
Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (required)

Work Experience
None

Training
None

Language
None

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
General office environment

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)  1-33%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)   0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)    1-33%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    0%
Stoop/Kneel   1-33%
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