RESIDENT PHARMACIST
About The Position
Valley Hospital Medical Center, a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program, and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, focuses on the use of evidence-based medicine and the importance of following clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients. The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”). Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy in the United States (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
- Knowledge of hospital based information system, reporting features, Microsoft Office and Pyxis technology.
- Current Pharmacist license in the State of Nevada (obtained within 90 days of starting residency).
- A current Pharmacy Intern license in the State of Nevada must be maintained during the interim.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting residency.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services through drug distribution and clinical services, medication order verification and filling and staff education.
- Complete the hospital’s pharmacy residency training program that is designed to meet the guidelines and accreditation standards of ASHP.
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
