Clinical Pharmacy Resident

Central Health•Austin, TX

About The Position

This is a 12‐month ASHP‐accredited postgraduate year two (PGY2) ambulatory care pharmacy residency position that offers individualized training and experience. It is conducted in collaboration with CommUnityCare Health Centers and the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. This residency position will build on pharmacy education and PGY1 pharmacy residency experience to develop independent practitioners that deliver state of the art clinical pharmacy services to ambulatory care patients. Skills are developed through supervised, direct patient care in pharmacist‐managed clinics that provide comprehensive drug therapy management under a collaborative practice agreement approved by the CommUnityCare medical staff. The clinical pharmacist resident serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and serves as the patient’s advocate in addressing their pharmaceutical care needs. This position will serve as a fundamental team member to continue to cultivate CommUnityCare’s team‐based care model initiatives.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terms and nomenclature
High degree of knowledge of drug therapy
High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service
Computer systems knowledge, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize drug information resources and communicate results written/verbally
Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to Clinical Pharmacy activities as related to the use of drugs and other substances
Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
ASHP accredited postgraduate year one (PGY‐1) pharmacy residency
Pharmacist license with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
BLS/ACLS within 3 months of hire
Completion of an ASHP accredited postgraduate year one (PGY‐1) pharmacy residency
Basic Life Support (BLS) ‐ Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Network or the Military Training Network.

Nice To Haves

Past preceptorship of pharmacy learners (Ex: interns, residents)

Responsibilities

Manage the operation of an ambulatory care clinical pharmacy service under the direct supervision of ambulatory care clinical pharmacist preceptor
Provide comprehensive medication management to ambulatory care patients as outlined in the Clinical Pharmacyprotocols/collaborative practice agreement
Identify and resolve medication‐related problems
Assist with medication refills as outlined in the Clinical Pharmacy protocols/collaborative practice agreement
Provide health improvement, wellness, and medication education to patients
Assume an active role in the education of students, residents, or other health care professionals
Serve as a drug information resource for the health care teams
Assist with adjudication of non‐formulary drug requests and act as a clinic resource regarding the formulary
Assist with the maintenance of the collaborative practice agreement and protocols for clinical pharmacy services
Develop a plan for a research project and a medication‐use evaluation
Perform other duties as assigned
Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures
Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families
Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care
Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times
Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization
Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure