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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

General Summary:

Pharmacy Residents are fully licensed pharmacists and practice in areas appropriate for pharmacists. The primary task of the Resident is completion of the ASHP Residency Learning System requirements for the Pharmacy Practice Residency in the 12-month period of their residency.

The focus of this position is on education and development versus traditional pharmacist services in support of production or provision of pharmacy services to support patient care. . The resident provides direct patient care and performs the functions of a pharmacist within multiple patient care settings.

The pharmacy resident is responsible for coordinating the drug therapy process on a specified medical service or patient care area on a daily basis. The Pharmacy Resident is responsible for drug selection, drug information, dosing, monitoring, outcomes management and patient interviews, education and counseling.

The pharmacy resident supports the operations of the pharmacy department and participate in the distribution of medications and the supervision of pharmacy technicians in distributive functions and departmental operations under the direction of the pharmacy operations manager and associate director of pharmacy.

Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital

Licensure/certification required (if applicable):

Valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

BLS and ACLS Certified

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Able to communicate effectively, speak, write and comprehend English.

Able to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff in order to meet departmental objectives. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Preferred: Knowledge of software: Word, Excel, Power Point.

Working Conditions:

**Physical Requirements** : Capable of exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Some pushing and pulling of carts is required along with bending, stooping (10% of time), considerable standing and walking (50% of time) and occasional lifting, usually no more than twenty pounds.

Must have auditory acuity.

**Visual Acuity** : Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

**Environmental Conditions** : The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Strict aseptic technique must be followed in preparation of intravenous admixtures and chemotherapeutic agents and precautions must be taken against personal risk of contamination and exposure to infections during cardiac arrest team service.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Associate Director of Clinical Services/ Residency Program Coordinator. All departmental operations are overseen by the Associate Director of Pharmacy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran