Pharmacy Resident PGY2 - St. Rita's Medical Center.

Mercy Health•Lima, OH

About The Position

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice with opportunities to function independently as practitioners. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

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)
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

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 recruitment events for upcoming class of new residents and other recruiting opportunities as requested by residency program preceptors
Active participation on hospital committees relating to areas of clinical practice expertise.
Provide specialized education programs as the pharmacy expert in his/her areas of focus as needed for health care providers outside the department particularly nurses and physicians.
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

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