Pharmacy Resident

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Develops clinical and professional skills that will be used to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services in a patient-focused health care setting. Acts as a resource for information and guidance to hospital personnel and physicians in medication therapy and management. Participates in formulary management and medication use evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy
• Ability to accurately dispense and monitor medications.
• RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania within 120 Days

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care activities including patient rounds with physicians, patient monitoring, pharmacokinetics, drug utilization evaluations, poster presentations, residency, and research projects.
• Participates in new resident recruiting and ASHP accreditation processes.
• Authors articles in inter/intra departmental newsletters on a regular basis.
• Serves as a clinical staff pharmacist.
• Serves to assist in the education and training of undergraduate pharmacy students from affiliated colleges of pharmacy.
• Performs literature searches using Medline, Micromedex, etc.
• Provides drug information and educational in services to the pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and other healthcare providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level