UCMC PGY2 Resident, Frist Shift, UCMC

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure the Pharmacy Resident is a licensed pharmacist in training who provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and teaching. The resident provides services consistent with services provided by clinical staff pharmacists and clinical pharmacy specialists at UC Health. The resident training program is supported by site and the corporate department of UC Health Pharmacy Services. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Requirements

PharmD.
Applicants to international programs are graduates or candidates for graduation from a pharmacy degree program that is a minimum of five years in duration.
Residents must obtain Ohio pharmacist licensure in the first third of the program to ensure two-thirds of the residency is completed as a licensed pharmacist based on ASHP requirements.
Residents awaiting reciprocity will not be able to perform pharmacist duties or participate in direct patient care activities.
Completion of eligible PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.

Responsibilities

Provides pharmaceutical care by assisting practitioners and/or providing direct patient care by: Reviewing patient medication history, Establishing desired outcomes, Assessing patient demographics, Developing pharmacotherapeutic plans, Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes, Developing drug monitoring plans, Implementing new drug regimens, Monitoring patient outcomes in concert with medication use, Documenting medication related issues in electronic medical record, Interpreting laboratory data in context of medication use, Reviewing patient medication profiles and making recommendations for drug therapy management, Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, Monitoring and preventing potential adverse, drug-drug, and drug-food interactions, Preventing and monitoring for medication errors, Completing patient specific medication consults.
Provides pharmacokinetic consultations as required, specifically addressing drugs with narrow therapeutic indices.
Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents any changes in the electronic medical record, and informs others who may be impacted of medication order changes.
Participates in the drug therapy management during medical emergencies, responds to Code Blue and Rapid Responses, and prepares medications as needed.
Participates in patient care rounds focusing on drug therapy issues.
Counsels patients on admission or discharge medications as necessary.
Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions.
Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors (MEs).
Facilitates discharge planning, including engaging Medication Access Services if needed, to ensure a smooth transition to alternate site of care or home.
Promotes the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary, when possible, but coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
Conducts one medication use evaluation and reports results to the appropriate UC Health committee.
Develop a research project plan to evaluate pharmacotherapy, implement project plan, collect data, analyze data, assess potential or future changes aimed at improving pharmacy practice, optimizing clinical care, patient safety, healthcare operations, or specific question related to patient care.
Identify and complete process improvement initiatives, including Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement case conference, aimed at optimizing patient safety and operational efficiency.
Precepts Pharm.D. students consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups.
Disseminates knowledge and best practices with multidisciplinary colleagues by providing effective medication and practice-related education.
Construct and deliver formal educational activities, such as Pharmacy Grand Rounds and Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement Conference, for departmental continuing education credit.
Participate in committee meetings and contribute to departmental planning.
Demonstrate leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
Manage entrusted responsibilities.
Demonstrate responsibility and professional behaviors.