Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacist of the Residency Program/Pharmacy Residency Program Director (RPD) is organizationally and administratively responsible for the overall character and direction of the Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program. The RPD develops, maintains, and executes the residency program’s content and structure such that it is sufficient to meet the accreditation standards and regulations set by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This position is also responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services. This position will be divided between clinical/operational staffing in addition to administrative duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school/college of pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree; Pharm.D. preferred
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program followed by 3 years of pharmacy practice experience, or completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency programs followed by 1 year of pharmacy practice experience, or 5 years of pharmacy practice experience without completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
Sustained record of contribution to pharmacy practice, demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and teaching, ongoing involvement.
Licensure in the state of Montana as a Registered Pharmacist - At hire
Additional state licenses may be required. All maintenance fees associated with additional state licenses are the responsibility of the employee.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a residency preceptor is preferred.
Current board certification in a Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in day-to-day clinical patient care as appropriate for practice area
Reviews and interprets provider orders to ensure appropriate medication use. Contacts provider to clarify any questionable order.
Carefully checks all data entry, medication carts, and ADM fills for accuracy as appropriate.
Accurately and safely prepares or supervises the preparation of all sterile (e.g. IV admixtures) and non-sterile products.
Controls the distribution of controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and investigational drugs as required by state and federal regulations.
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees, students, and residents. Provides assistance, direction, and clinical supervision of the pharmacy technical staff as appropriate for practice area.
Document in the medical record (and other applications) and is accountable for all clinical pharmacy work including: Monitoring drugs, disease states, and clinical pathways and interacts with providers to optimize drug therapy; writes consults in progress notes
Recommends therapeutic alternatives to providers to increase therapeutic efficiency and reduce cost
Document consults in designated patient chart or medical record
Acts as a drug information resource to medical staff, other professionals, patients, and their families
Develops and maintains relationships with key organizational staff to enhance educational experiences for residents.
Develops, implements, and maintains a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency program consistent with ASHP accreditation standards and competency areas, goals, and objectives
Ensures all PGY1 residency program elements meet ASHP requirements
Facilitates design and maintenance of: Residency manual and policies, Learning experience descriptions, Evaluation tools and timelines
Oversees resident schedules, rotations, and staffing assignments
Recruits, trains, evaluates, and mentors preceptors according to ASHP preceptor qualification standards
Ensures appointment and reappointment of residency program preceptors is consistent with criteria required by current ASHP accreditation standards
Responsible for the resident recruitment process
Ensures compliance with ASHP Resident Matching Program
Chairs a Residency Advisory Committee (RAC) for the residency program
Provides continuous residency program improvement in conjunction with the RAC and Pharmacy Leadership.
Assesses the residency program on an on-going basis and conducts a formal annual program evaluation.
Implements continuous quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and outcomes.
Ensures residents’ progress towards achievement of the program’s educational goals and objectives and other requirements throughout PGY1 residency year.
Facilitates individualized development plans as needed.
In coordination with the pharmacy director, pharmacy manager, and pharmacy clinical coordinator, develops the residency program’s annual budget.
Develops an annual report of costs eligible pass-through reimbursement for the organization’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) cost report.
Orients residents to the residency program, including, but not limited to, a review of the purpose, selected educational goals and objectives, rotations and learning experiences, ASHP accreditation regulations and standards, and assessment strategy.
Assists residency program preceptors in providing and scheduling high quality rotations and learning experiences.
Reviews the residents’ major projects/assignments and provides guidance, if necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Participates in educational activities and initiatives, including the development, facilitation, and support of programs that promote professional growth, knowledge transfer, and advancement of pharmacy practice.