Pharmacy Resident

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Under general supervision and in accordance with the accreditation standards of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, participates in a concentrated post graduate training program in hospital pharmacy practice involving the following areas: Direct Patient Care, Ambulatory Patient Care, Drug Information and Drug Use Policy, and Practice Management.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Membership in the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists within 90 days of hire date.
• Registered Pharmacist and Controlled Substance licensures in the State of Michigan obtained within 3 months of entry into job.
• A thorough understanding of the pharmacologic, sociologic, and management principles necessary to assist in the safe, effective utilization of drugs by patients.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, physicians, families, and a variety of hospital personnel.
• Interest, initiative, independence, and ability to provide specialized patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Participates in structured practical experience in departmental administration, ambulatory patient services, inpatient drug distribution and control, informational and educational services, budget and finance, continuous quality improvement and drug policy development.
• Assists in the provision of management services within the department.
• Assists in the analysis and development of financial reports and in the budget preparation process.
• Participates in pharmaceutical and supply purchasing, and inventory control.
• Assists with the management of human resources including development of job descriptions, employee interviews, hiring, evaluation, orientation and training.
• Develops, provides and participates in community service projects, clinical and/or administrative research, conference and other scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Participates in the development and implementation of patient education as well as lecture/in- service program for physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health care practitioners.
• Assists in providing clinical experience for pharmacy students and interns.
• Performs pharmacist responsibilities including, but not limited to, medication dispensing, drug therapy consults, pharmaceutical care services, overseeing and monitoring the activities of students and support staff as assigned.
• Participates in acute care, ambulatory/primary care, and other patient care areas as requested.
• Assists in development of workload measurement and analysis, and documents the impact of pharmaceutical care services on the optimization of drug therapy.
• Participates in the provision of DI services, and serves as a resource for professionals pursuing the goal of safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapy for patients.
• Adheres to system, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Participates in other projects or service areas deemed appropriate to the objectives of the training program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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