Pharmacy Resident

Job Title: Pharmacy Resident

Department: Pharmacy

Location: Canton - Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week: 37.5 weekly scheduled hours

Schedule: 7.5 hour shift

SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Resident provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services in a professional and competent manner to assure rational and appropriate drug therapy for all patients while completing the requirements in the Rochester General Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Resident Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the hospital medication distribution system and is able to provide assistance to system users.
• Able to function independently and without supervision.
• At a minimum, processes work at a rate that meets the needs of the department, the patients, and the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all relevant departmental, organizational, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks at a level of accuracy consistent with department expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to access patient information via system network.
• Trains in the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the needed stock is obtained in an emergency
• Responds in a timely manor to drug information requests using available references.
• Accurately identifies and prioritizes clinical issues to ensure that the most critical matters are addressed prior to less critical issues.
• Utilize appropriate method of communication for the type of problem. Timely resolution of problems is essential.
• Documents all interventions per department standards.
• Participates in clinical initiatives as defined by department.
• Directs the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure adequate staffing exists.
• Remains current in the field by proactively reading medical and pharmacy literature.
• Apothecary only: perform patient education and counseling, including an assessment of patient comprehension.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complete the required activities of the RGH PGY1 Pharmacy Resident manual and any additional assignments by the preceptor or residency director.
• Timely and accurately complete the Resitrak Residency Evaluation System.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Degree

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy

Required Certification/Licensure

• New York Pharmacist Permit or Pharmacist License
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills with an excellent attention to detail

Required Years of Experience: none

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $60,405.00 - $60,405.00