Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Residency Program Coordinator, under the direction and supervision of departmental Managers and/or Directors is responsible for the administration of the residency program as outlined in the American Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP) Residency Program Requirements. This role is a key contributor to the development, maintenance, and quality improvement of the residency program, ensuring the residency provides the best experience for the individual resident and that the resident is meeting the overall objectives of the program. The coordinator may serve a number of functions, varying based on the needs of the individual program. They maintain competency in medication therapy management services, both clinical and distributive tasks as necessary, in collaboration with other providers to assure that drug therapy is safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective. The role also involves taking a leadership role in departmental quality improvement efforts, contributing to the advancement of the profession through research, publication, and presentation, and participating in the development of drug and disease state-based clinical practice guidelines that influence clinical practice. The Residency Program Coordinator is recognized as the expert in their area within the organization, possessing specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in their discipline and/or function. They interpret internal and external issues and recommend solutions/best practices, solve complex problems, and take a broad perspective to identify solutions, potentially leading projects. Specific responsibilities will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Doctorate of Pharmacy Required (PharmD) unless graduated from U.S. School of Pharmacy in or before 2003 OR Foreign Equivalent.
6 years of experience OR PGY-2 Residency / Fellowship OR 3 years of experience plus PGY-1 Residency OR 3 years of experience plus specialized pharmacy certification.
Maryland Pharmacist License.

Nice To Haves

Specialty Residency.
Board Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides pharmaceutical care to patients including the promotion of optimal drug therapy and safe use of medications. Assesses patient-specific data to evaluate medication needs, verifies medication orders, and oversees the preparation, dispensing, distribution and monitoring of all medications.
Collaborates and consults with and provides education to pharmacy and medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals, patients and caregivers. Acts as a preceptor for learners as directed.
Manages care, quality, and costs by engaging in the systematic and continuous process of evaluating and improving the utilization of medications in a patient population in order to enhance the quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the medication use process.
Oversees and directs the work of other pharmacy staff and ensures service standards are met.
Participates in and/or provides direct patient care in any setting or capacity.
Supports interdisciplinary rounds, prepares materials, and participates in facility committees, and or implements strategic initiatives.
Takes a leadership role in continuous quality improvement efforts and represents the department as an interdisciplinary interface in the assigned specialty areas.
Contributes to the advancement of the profession through research, publication, and presentation. Participates in the development of drug and disease state-based clinical practice guidelines that influence clinical practice. Assures compliance of prescribers with clinical practice guidelines and other medication policies.
Ensures the residency program goals and learning objectives are met, training schedules are maintained, appropriate preceptorship for each rotation or training period is provided, and resident evaluations are conducted routinely and based on pre-established learning objectives.
Screens, Recruits, interviews and selects residents working through the appropriate ASHP requirements and guidance.
Perform all other duties as assigned.