Pgy - 1 Pharmacy Resident

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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Perform pharmaceutical services related to the preparation and dispensing of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' orders. Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems. Monitor and recommend patient-specific medication therapy. Provide drug information. Interact with patients, caregivers, other health care providers to assure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective medication therapy. Conduct a longitudinal research project, analyze findings, and present at various professional forums.
Essential Functions

• Perform all duties of a registered pharmacist within scope of licensure under supervision
• Provide pharmacy services related to medication distribution, including order verification, medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory management
• Adhere to safe medication use practices according to established policies and procedures
• Utilize technology in the medication use process, including automation, informatics, and analytics
• Participate in patient care rounds as appropriate
• Perform medication therapy monitoring to identify and resolve therapeutic problems and to provide appropriate dosing recommendations
• Obtain medication history and perform medication reconciliation
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Read and evaluate medical, pharmaceutical, and other literature to determine its scientific merit and applicability, to support pharmaceutical care and pharmacoeconomic programs
• Provide accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the health care providers and patients as requested
• Interpret medical information and apply it to resolve problems or answer questions
• Counsel patients and/or caregivers on anticoagulant therapy, methotrexate, and other medications as requested
• Prepare written educational materials to be provided to patients and their family
• Prepare periodic information such as newsletters for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists regarding medication therapy and administration
• Provide in-service education programs to pharmacy staff and other health care providers
• Contribute to and participate in medication use review activities as well as quality control and performance improvement activities
• Enforce formulary restrictions by minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting appropriate drug therapy selection
• Facilitate preparation of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee material
• Report medication errors and adverse drug reactions to organization's incident reporting system
• Investigate and document reports of adverse drug reactions
• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of safe medication use processes
• Participate in Medication Safety Subcommittee
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that the department is continuously survey ready and meets all regulatory requirements as well as accreditation standards
• Attend and participate in other programs, committees, meetings, and functions as required
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications
Education

• Completion of Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy

Licenses/Certification

• Obtain licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of California before October 1st

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate ability to:

• Handle high volume of work
• Handle frequent interruptions
• Handle multiple projects
• Respond quickly to emergency requests
• Work with a team
• Make critical decisions
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Adapt to changes in work schedule
• Set priorities
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work cooperatively and professionally with interdisciplinary team and pharmacy staff
• Handle stress appropriately
• Perform work accurately with attention to detail and within specified times
• Meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, acute care, psychiatric, obstetric, oncology, rehabilitation, chemically dependent, and skilled nursing patients
• Present in front of large groups
• Evaluate medical literature
• Exercise sound professional judgment

Physical Demand and Working Conditions
Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard)
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers)
• Walking up or down stairs
• Walking to other areas of the facility
• Use of elevators to move from one floor of the building to another
• Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate
• Reaching above shoulders (e.g., to remove and replace items on upper shelves

Occupational Hazards

• Potential exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions
• Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials
• Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items
• Potential for contact with aggressive or violent patients, visitors, or employees
• Potential exposure to fumes and dust
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques not sued

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts
• Evenings, nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.