PGY2 IL Pharmacy Resident- Please Apply Here

Company: Advocate Christ Medical Center
Location: Barrington
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

PGY2 IL Pharmacy Resident- Please Apply Here Job ID: R19027 Shift: Various Full/Part Time: Full_timeLocation: 450 W Highway 22 Barrington, IL 60010Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40Major Responsibilities:

• Completes all resident program responsibilities and expectations in an acceptable manner and consistent with expectations outlined in residency policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Develops and maintains competency for clinical pharmacy practice including the evaluation of pharmacotherapy, determining appropriate drug therapy for patients, prevention/resolution of drug related problems, and dispensing and compounding skills consistent with good pharmaceutical practice. Facilitates medication-related continuity of care at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders. Evaluates for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Prepares and checks medication doses in a manner consistent with good pharmaceutical practice, including using appropriate compounding technique, packaging, and labeling of substance.
• Optimizes drug therapy by reviewing, evaluating, and consulting with other healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers.
• Takes appropriate steps to prevent medication events and reports them through appropriate channels.
• Reviews medication profiles to make recommendations regarding the most clinically effective and cost effective drug therapy, utilizing current clinical guidelines and evidence-based literature as needed.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, system policies and procedures, and department issues and initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and provides input into establishing and implementing drug distribution processes, including the use of automation and technology. Assumes responsibility for departmental operations and manages workflow to meet departmental and patient needs in the absence of a supervisor.
• Provides work direction and guidance for technicians in performing technical pharmacy functions and other pharmacy caregivers. May provide orientation/training to new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and serves as a preceptor for interns, students, and/or residents. Actively supports and participates in departmental efforts, including performance improvement activities, department committees, and/or shared governance activities.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure:
  • Pharmacist, Registered Education/Experience Required:
    • Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy. Typically requires 1 year of experience in a pharmacy as a resident and has elected a second year of training. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
      • Completion of a pharmacy practice residency accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Excellent communication skills.
      • Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
        • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. May be exposed to disagreeable conditions due to handling of toxic and hazardous substances. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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