Pharmacy Resident - St. Peter's Hospital
About The Position
The Pharmacy Resident is responsible for the safe, effective and economical use of medications in individual patients through the application of specialized skills, knowledge and functions, taking into account patient specific and age-related needs. The Pharmacy Resident works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and/or other licensed preceptor: Evaluates, recommends and monitors medication related therapy Recommends and evaluates criteria for and performs medication use evaluations with the intent of determining the therapeutic role of medications with the St. Peter’s Health Care Services Continuum Utilizes components of the evaluations to improve quality medication therapy and reduce health care costs Communicates with prescribers regarding medication related therapy Is responsible for the safe storage, preparation and dispensing of medication and Provides medication counseling to patients and drug information to health care providers In addition, the pharmacy resident: Participates in St. Peter’s Health Partners and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program and special projects Provides education by disseminating information to patients and health care providers regarding the safe, effective and economical use of medications Acts as a mentor to pharmacy students and pharmacists.
Requirements
- Graduation from a 6 year college of Pharmacy
- New York State Pharmacy License and Registration
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, recommends and monitors medication related therapy
- Recommends and evaluates criteria for and performs medication use evaluations with the intent of determining the therapeutic role of medications with the St. Peter’s Health Care Services Continuum
- Utilizes components of the evaluations to improve quality medication therapy and reduce health care costs
- Communicates with prescribers regarding medication related therapy
- Is responsible for the safe storage, preparation and dispensing of medication
- Provides medication counseling to patients and drug information to health care providers
- Participates in St. Peter’s Health Partners and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program and special projects
- Provides education by disseminating information to patients and health care providers regarding the safe, effective and economical use of medications
- Acts as a mentor to pharmacy students and pharmacists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
