Pharmacy Resident

Pharmacy Resident

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
• Maintains skills in area of practice
• 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
• 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. Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens based on patient’s size, organ functions, and disease states.
• 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 including compounding technique, packaging, and labeling. Practices in compliance with department policies & procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensures formulary adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and minimizes waste in daily practice.
• Actively supports procedures and initiatives to prevent medication events. Reports events through appropriate channels. Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service standards. May work with other pharmacy learners to guide daily activities.
• Performs the activities expected in the residency program’s design and progresses as outlined by the program.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.