Pharmacist Resident

AtlantiCare•Atlantic City, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The post-graduate year one (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program at AtlantiCare is currently in the candidacy status by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). To complete the AtlantiCare Pharmacy Residency program a Pharmacy Resident must complete (12) twelve months of education in the AtlantiCare Pharmacy Resident program. The (12) twelve months includes allotted vacation, holiday, personal and sick time. The residency goals, objectives, and evaluation processes are consistent with the accreditation standards developed by ASHP. Full ASHP accreditation is anticipated 2013 and retroactive for all graduating residents. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Pharmacy Residency participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program (RMP). Residents will have completed and matched AtlantiCare in the most recent RMP conducted by National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS). The Pharmacy Resident ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and standards, in support of high quality patient care. The Resident interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions. The Resident provides drug information to clinicians and patients. It is the responsibility of the Resident to maintain accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law. The Resident properly manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units. This position directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician’s work. The Resident will be responsible for maintaining competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety. By participating in educational activities, the Pharmacy Resident assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree required from an ACPE-accredited college
Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required of acceptance, by October 1st.
Proficiency with computer, data analytic and clinical applications required
Good communication and interpersonal skills required
Pharmacy Residents will be required to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (December) and the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents (May).
Completed and matched AtlantiCare in the most recent RMP conducted by National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS)

Nice To Haves

ACLS Preferred
CPR Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and standards, in support of high quality patient care.
Interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions.
Provides drug information to clinicians and patients.
Maintains accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law.
Properly manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units.
Directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician’s work.
Maintains competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety.
Participates in educational activities for continued professional and personal growth.
Supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
Attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (December) and the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents (May).