Resident II, Inpatient Pharmacy
Resident II, Inpatient Pharmacy
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$ 63800 - 63800
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Acute Care PharmacyJob SummaryThe year 2 (PGY2) Pharmacy Practice Residency program is a 12month postgraduate training program which builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) training. The PGY2 residency will contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medicationrelated care of patients with a wide range of conditions making them eligible for board the general supervision of the PGY2 Residency Program Director or his/her designee PGY2 residents will have the opportunity to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care that improves medication therapy. PGY2 residents must be pharmacists having sufficiently broad knowledge skills attitudes and abilities in pharmacy practice necessary for further professional development at an advanced level of pharmacy practice. PGY2 residents will complete learning experiences in 4to8week rotations in differing clinical specialty areas as well as longitudinal learning opportunities. The resident will learn from his/her preceptor and assume responsibility and accountability in providing daytoday patient care and pharmacy medication management in a focused area of practice. Clinical activities include the development and implementation of a therapeutic care plan followup evaluation and medication monitoring and proper documentation of medication related interventions. A major and minor project will be expected to be completed over the year which will improve the overall status of pharmaceutical care of our patients at Denver Health. The resident will assume an integral role in supporting the educational and academic vision of the pharmacy department as a preceptor for students interns and PGY1 residents. The resident will provide educational programs to pharmacy nursing medical and allied health care professionals regarding appropriate medication use medication management standards and safety in a focused area of practice. Residents are taught and evaluated by the educational goals and objectives set forth by the American Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists Accreditation Board.
Essential Functions:
- Establishes a presence and working relationship with providers/staff in specialty practice area. Attends patient care rounds as applicable to clinical specialty area. Collaborates with providers in establishing treatment plans for patients. Assistance in the following areas: formulary or preferred agents evidencebased medicine drug information to both providers and patients drug interaction screening medication profile review assessment of patient response to therapy. (35%)
- Designs therapeutic drug regimens or plans based on patientspecific information that includes establishing a therapeutic endpoint selecting appropriate drug and related therapy and establishing an appropriate dosing regimen. Demonstrates a sound problem solving/decision making skills with practical efficient economical and reasonable solutions. (20%)
- Monitors drug therapy for potential drugdrug drugfood or drugdisease state interactions. Assess and monitor patient response to medication regimens. Documents all patient activities and interventions in the patients medical record or pharmacy computer system. Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail. (15%)
- Assists in the formulary management process at Denver Health by preparing new drug monographs conducting therapeutic drug class or disease state reviews development of clinical practice guidelines or development of other policies and procedures. Participates in the education and implementation of new formulary guidelines for providers/staff in as assigned. Attends P&T Committee or other medication management committee meetings throughout the year. (10%)
- Participates in and provides educational programs for the department or personnel as required by specific rotation preceptors. Completes an inservice presentation for pharmacy staff during each rotation. Assist in the development of competency modules for staff as assigned. Presents results of residency project at the Mountain States Residency Conference. Prepares manuscript of major project prior to completion of residency. (10%)
- Learns with Lean tools and department quality improvement projects. Participates in a Lean event and department goal setting sessions. Reports and follow up on medication/patient safety issues in area of practice. Learns with patient safety goals or core measures that affect the pharmacy department and participate in development of programs that ensure compliance with these measures. (5%)
- Provides education and training. Serves as a preceptor for postgraduate year one pharmacy residents pharmacy interns and pharmacy students on rotation at Denver Health. Attends and participates in departmental and/or systemwide meetings inservices huddles and committees. (5%)
Education:
- Bachelors Degree BPharm and DORA CO Pharmacy license within first 3 months of residency Required
- Bachelors Degree PharmD and DORA CO Pharmacy license within first 3 months of residency Required
Work Experience:
- 13 years Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency from an ASHP accredited program Required
Licenses:
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association
- ACLSAdvanced Cardiac Life Support AHA American Heart Association
- PALSPediatric Advanced Life Support AHA American Heart Association
- PBIDPharmacy Based Immunization Delivery BPS Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills active listening skills and ability to function as a member of a highly efficient pharmacy team.
- In depth knowledge of medication management practices and principles pharmacotherapy the provision of patientcentered clinical services drug information systems formulary management and current treatment guidelines for focused area of practice and disease states.
- Ability to be conscientious and pay close attention to detail.
- Good time management and organizational skills are essential for successful completion of the residency program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
- Proficiency with electronic health record software Epic preferred.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$63800.00 $63800.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
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All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
