Summary/Objective

During this 12-month program, residents will work closely with pharmacists, physicians, medical residents, mid-level practitioners, nurses, administrators, and various other disciplines to provide care for a diverse patient population. Residents will be required to participation in daily rounds, monitoring drug therapy, providing pharmacokinetic recommendations, and attending various meetings. Other responsibilities include completing a major project, completing the teaching certificate program and precepting P4 students from various schools of pharmacy. Upon completion, the residents will be independent practitioners prepared for a role as a clinical pharmacist eligible for board certification, or eligible for a PGY2 residency program.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Manages and/or recommends evident-based medication therapy, including initiation, administration, modification and discontinuation of therapy according to the patient's responses under the supervision of preceptors in each specialty.
2. Coordinates the timing and collection of drug concentration samples, interprets results, adjusts medication dosages or makes recommendations regarding adjustment and monitors responses to treatment. Performs basic life support and participates in emergent/non-emergent drug treatment management under the supervision of preceptors in each specialty.
3. Develop interpersonal communication skills to become an effective member of the healthcare team. Established rapport and maintains effective working relationships with other health care team members.
4. Displays knowledge through teaching and learning certificate program. Engages learning at all levels of development, including pharmacy students; demonstrates commitment to helping learners succeed regardless of professional background; regularly participates in interprofessional activities.
5. Effectively conveys expertise in clinical pharmacy to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals through in services, MUE’s and drug information. Participates in P&T and other committee meetings applicable to clinical area.
6. Complete a major residency project during residency year pertaining to subject matter pertinent to pharmacy services and/or patient care at BHSET.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy

Required License/Certifications

Current licensure from Texas State Board of Pharmacy or must obtain within 90 days of program start date.