Pharmacy Resident I - Ephrata Hospital

Schedule

Day/Evening/Weekend

General Summary

Participates in residency training designed to prepare for the independent practice as a clinical pharmacist in a variety of settings. Participates in selection, preparation, and timely distribution of medications to ensure optimal patient care. A comprehensive description of Pharmacy Resident duties, policies, and procedures is included within the Residency Materials section on the WellSpan Pharmacy SharePoint site.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures therapeutic optimization of medication regimens while participating on interdisciplinary care rounds.
• Performs antimicrobial stewardship monitoring.
• Completes pharmacokinetic, anticoagulant, and TPN consultations independently.
• Assists in code response and trauma resuscitations when assigned to each responsibility.
• Creates and implements evidence-based protocols.
• Performs -monthly patient case and quarterly journal club presentations.
• Completes two residency research projects throughout the year.
• Precepts IPPE and APPE pharmacy students.
• Assists in the education of nurses, pharmacy and medical students, and residents.
• Serves as editor and contributing author to the monthly Pharmacy Forum newsletter.
• Attends teaching conferences, lectures and rounds on a regular basis.
• Completes and maintains documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in simulation lab for medical emergencies when assigned.
• Staffs the central inpatient pharmacy every fourth weekend and one five-hour evening shift a week.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through optimization of medication regimens.

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Doctorate Doctor Of Pharmacy Required or
• Bachelors Degree Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Pharmacist within 120 days Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy