PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident 2026-2027

St. Elizabeth HealthCare-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Edgewood, KY
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available. Pharmacy Residents are responsible for medication-related care of a wide range of patients, with an emphasis on accurate, efficient dispensing and distribution; clinical monitoring; and therapeutic interventions that improve patient outcomes. Pharmacy Residents will assist with providing medication-related information and education to other healthcare professionals. Pharmacy Residents will assist with Quality Improvement Projects that will benefit the health system in improving patient outcomes and medication use processes. Pharmacy Residents will assist with medication use evaluations to optimize the budget. All functions are performed in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Pharmacy Residents must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

  • Compounds and Dispenses Pharmaceuticals: Ensures timely dispensing of appropriate quantities of the correct medication. Supervises compounding according to USP standards, verification of ingredient compatibility, verification of content, and verification of appropriate labeling including expiration dating.
  • Checks all medication prior to final dispensing for direct patient administration, for distribution via automated dispensing cabinets and for floor stock dispensing.
  • Uses barcode technology when possible to ensure accurate dispensing.
  • Supervises the repackaging of medication including verification and documentation of lot numbers, expiration dates, and the names of individuals involved in the process.
  • Participates in and supervises the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances through the use of C-II Safe, automated dispensing system, CDARs, internal perpetual inventories, Anesthesia Stations, Anesthesia Boxes and anesthesia waste logs.
  • Ensures inventories are accurate, reconciles anesthesia waste and participates in the resolution of controlled substance inventory discrepancies.
  • Detects and reports in a timely manner variances in dispensing on internal variance report forms or in MIDAS, as appropriate.
  • Identifies opportunities and participates in departmental efforts to increase the safe use of medications.
  • Supervises and directs interns and technicians, providing active direct supervision and mentoring.
  • Reviews and interprets medication orders from licensed prescribers or their agents, ensuring that they meet the requirements of a complete medication order.
  • Actively participates in the ongoing monitoring of medication therapy in compliance with approved hospital protocols.
  • Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the medical staff, nursing staff, and patients.
  • Maintains licensure and completes all departmental competency/skills assessment requirements.
  • Completion of a quality improvement research project and a medication use evaluation are required components of the residency program.
  • Provide professional and practice-related training to meet learners' educational needs.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills that contribute to departmental and/or organizational excellence in the advancement of pharmacy services.
  • Assist residency program leadership with recruitment of sound PharmD candidates.
  • The resident must have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program or one in the ASHP accreditation process.
  • A graduate or candidate for graduation of an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP.
  • Eligible for Kentucky Pharmacist licensure.
  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Familiar with Current Best Practice Standards (ASHP).
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