Wisconsin Pharmacy Resident

Advocate Aurora Health • Milwaukee, WI

321d • $29 - $31

About The Position

The Wisconsin Pharmacy Resident position is designed for PGY1 and PGY2 residents at Advocate Health. The role involves developing competencies in clinical practice, including appropriate drug therapy for patients and the prevention and resolution of drug-related problems. Residents will evaluate patients for various drug interactions and individualize drug therapy regimens based on patient-specific factors. The position also emphasizes medication-related continuity of care, accurate interpretation of medication orders, and compliance with pharmaceutical practices and regulations. Residents will support medication safety initiatives and provide direction to pharmacy technicians, ensuring smooth workflow and service standards.

Requirements

• Pharmacist license issued in the state(s) of practice according to the AAH Pharmacy Residency Programs Policy.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• No experience required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and training development skills.
• Demonstrated decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems.
• Facilitates medication-related continuity of care at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders.
• Develops competency in dispensing and compounding medications consistent with good pharmaceutical practice.
• Ensures formulary adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and minimizes waste in daily practice.
• Actively supports procedures and initiatives to prevent medication events.
• Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service standards.
• Performs the activities expected in the residency program's design and progresses as outlined by the program.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree