Pharmacy Resident - PGY1 - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. This role performs duties of a staff pharmacist as required, establishes and maintains clinical knowledge or practice that supports the needs of the ministry, and instructs and precepts pharmacy students as assigned. The resident will develop and perform basic patient assessments, act as a liaison between nursing services, pharmacy services, and medical staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical pharmacy programs. They will successfully complete required rotational and longitudinal rotations, choosing elective rotations to complete under the guidance of residency preceptors. Additionally, the resident will help recruit at the ASHP Midyear Conference for upcoming classes of new residents and participate in other recruiting opportunities as requested. Active participation on committees relating to areas of clinical practice expertise and/or interest area is expected. The resident will complete a residency project as approved by residency program preceptors, with project results presented at their discretion. Other duties within the scope of practice may be assigned by the supervisor. The role requires adherence to all hospital and facilities policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including the Department of Pharmacy Policies and Procedure manual for residents and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Mercy Health Care Services.

Requirements

• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state which the residency takes place within 90 days of their residency start date as outlined in the residency handbook or contract.
• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (required)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Ability to identify complex problems requiring the application of scientific or clinical principles, theories, and concepts plus in-depth knowledge.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Must be able to prioritize
• Computer skills with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, the Internet, performing literature searches.
• Ability to meet physical demands of job
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Active Listening
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Professional Judgement
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a staff pharmacist as required
• Establishes and maintains clinical knowledge or practice that supports the needs of the ministry
• Instructs and precepts pharmacy students as assigned
• Develops and performs basic patient assessments as appropriate for scope of practice (i.e. assess for bruising or bleeding in patients on warfarin therapy)
• Acts as liaison between nursing services, pharmacy services, and medical staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical pharmacy programs
• Successfully completes required rotational and longitudinal rotations – under guidance of residency preceptors, chooses elective rotations to complete
• Helps recruit at ASHP Midyear Conference for upcoming class of new residents and other recruiting opportunities as requested by residency program preceptors
• Active participation on committees relating to areas of clinical practice expertise and/or interest area.
• Completes residency project as approved by residency program preceptors – project results presented at the discretion of residency program preceptors.
• May perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned by supervisor.
• Obeys and adheres to all the Hospital and Facilities policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; the Department of Pharmacy Policies and Procedure manual for residents; and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Mercy Health Care Services.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree