Pharmacy Resident

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Intern license through Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Intern license through Ohio Board of Pharmacy

PA: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Intern license through Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

WV: Pharmacist or Pharmacy Intern license through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

NOTE: Residents working under intern license must obtain Pharmacist license within 120 days of hire. If Pharmacist license is not obtained within 120 days of the resident's start date, the Resident Pharmacy Director will notify the Resident they are not eligible to receive a Certificate of completion, and their Resident contract will be terminated.

NOTE: Residency programs may require a shorter timeframe to obtain permanent licensure than what is stated in the residency program manual due to staffing and rotational requirements.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.

2. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

3. Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient's medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.

4. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

5. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

6. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

7. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.

8. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.

9. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.

10. Dispenses medications from the provider's order.

11. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.

12. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.

13. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

14. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.

15. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.

16. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.

17. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professionalliteratureand publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.

18. Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement and research activities of the department.

19. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.

20. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

21. Participates in medication use evaluations, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

22. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.

23. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

24. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.