Pharmacy Specialty Resident - PGY-2 Critical Care Focus (Full-Time, 8-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Alto, GA

30d•$38 - $38

About The Position

The PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program at Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a 12-month program accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). Successful completion of the program will prepare the resident for critical care pharmacy or academic positions, as well as the competency to attain Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy. One applicant is accepted per year. SHC is recognized among the best hospitals in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the commitment and passion of our practitioners to be leaders in health care innovation and collaboration. At SHC, the PGY-2 critical care resident will receive valuable intensive care experience at a cutting-edge teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Comprehensive Cardiac Center. Our objective is to build upon the skills obtained from Doctor of Pharmacy and PGY-1 residency to further the training of highly qualified and motivated practitioners utilizing evidence-based medicine, and to develop the resident to be confident and proficient in fast paced and high acuity clinical scenarios. With 121 ICU and 643 total licensed beds, over 100,000 emergency room visits annually, and more than 30,000 inpatient admissions each year, we offer a challenging, diverse caseload in multiple ICU settings. Learn more about the program here: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/health-care-professionals/allied-healthcare/pharmacy-services/critical-care-residency.html This position ensures the optimal use of medications to treat patients in both acute and ambulatory care settings. The resident is to demonstrate excellence in the provision of training or educational activities for health care professionals and health care professionals in training.

Requirements

Completion of a PGY1 general residency.
Enrolled in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Match Program.
PharmD from an accredited college/university.
Licensed by the California Board of Pharmacy at time of hire (or within 30 days if candidate is from out of state, written exceptions will be considered in 30-day increments at the discretion of the Director of Pharmacy).
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.
Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.
Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.
CA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required within 30 Days
BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days or ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 30 Days

Responsibilities

Attend hospital administrative related committee meetings and teaching sessions.
Complete and present a research project at the Western States Conference or equivalent conference.
Participate in teaching activities with PGY1 residents and pharmacy students.
Staff 16 hours per month.
Attend infectious diseases related committee meetings and teaching sessions.
Complete and present a research project at the Western States Conference or MAD-ID conference.
Participate in teaching activities with PGY1 residents and pharmacy students.
Attend emergency medicine related committee meetings and teaching sessions.
Complete and present a research project at the Western States Conferences and/or other professional meetings/conferences.
Participate in teaching activities with PGY1 residents and pharmacy students.
Prepare and present drug monograph or medication use evaluation for the Pharmacy & Therapeutic committee.
Attend hematology/oncology related committee meetings and teaching sessions.
Complete and present a research project at the Western States Conference and HOPA annual meeting.
Prepare and present drug monograph for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee.
Attends clinical work rounds and weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds.
Attends House staff Noon Conference meetings.
The resident staffs each clinical rotation.
Participates in personnel evaluation for technical staff.
Participates in staff recruitment for interns/residents.
Provides Drug Information Services at the request of the medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
Screens and monitors Total Parenteral Nutrition Orders.
Prepares and checks compounding of TPN solutions.
The pharmacy resident will function as a staff pharmacist as assigned but not to exceed 16 hours per week.
The pharmacy resident will attend interdepartmental committee meetings as assigned.
Complete a research project suitable for publication.
The pharmacy resident will attend state, national and local pharmacy society meetings as appropriate.
Attend cardiology related committee meetings and teaching sessions.
Complete and present a research project at the Western States Conferences and/or other professional meetings/conferences
Participate in teaching activities with PGY1 residents and pharmacy students
Prepare and present a drug monograph or medication use evaluation for the Pharmacy & Therapeutic committee
The pharmacy resident will function as a staff pharmacist as assigned but not to exceed 16 hours per week