PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
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Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why ThedaCare
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare
Summary :
The pharmacy resident PGY1 is a part of a 12-month structured experiential training program with responsibilities including staffing as a pharmacist as well as participating in a variety of intradepartmental and interdepartmental projects and activities. The pharmacy resident performs a combination of clinical and distributive pharmacy services necessary for the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care to ThedaCare patients. The pharmacy resident is part of the pharmacy team at ThedaCare and therefore the resident is expected to maintain flexibility and be willing to support the department in times of unanticipated need. Other duties as assigned.Job Description:
Key Accountabilities
- Work toward accomplishing and becoming proficient as a clinical pharmacist as outlined in the PGY 1Pharmacy Residency Goals &Objectives.
- Staff on-line as a pharmacist as scheduled and needed to optimize patient care. (see Clinical Pharmacist Job Description)
- Maintain patient confidentiality. Conduct medication histories and reconciliation at admission. Instruct patients on the proper use of their medications.
- Provide drug information for pharmacists nurses and physicians. Promote safe and cost-effective physician prescribing.
- Participate in the education of pharmacy and medical students interns and residents.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues as needed to enhance high quality and efficient patient care.
- Participate in the medication use evaluation (MUE) process to assist the hospital in optimizing drug therapy.
- Identify and report potential adverse drug reactions to enable department to monitor trend anticipate future adverse reactions and subsequently improve patient care. Identify and report medication errors as well as participate in error investigation to enhance patient safety.
- Attend pharmacy relevant meetings per direction of pharmacy preceptors.
- Prepare and deliver informal and formal presentations to a variety of groups.
- Complete activities as outlined in individual rotations and learning experiences. Complete all assignments on a timely basis.
- Represent institution at various local regional and national meetings and conferences.
- Prepare and present a poster at the ASHP Midyear meeting. Prepare and present a presentation at the Wisconsin Pharmacy Residency Conference (WPRC)
- Actively participate in the recruitment of future residents.
- Participate in various quality improvement projects
Qualifications
- Education: PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
- Experience: Good understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics acquired through a combination of school and clerkship experience in order to recommend appropriate and patient specific therapeutic regimens and subsequently monitor outcomes. Ability to communicate effectively with other health care professionals administrators and patients. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Certifications: Must obtain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 120 days of hire.
- Licensure: Wisconsin pharmacist license (or eligible for) is required within 120 days of hire with ability for extension to be granted per policy.
Physical Demands
- Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
- Category 1: Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment
- Normally works in climate controlled office environment
- Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space
- Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases hazardous materials and pharmacological agents.
- Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
- Use of computers throughout work day
- Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands wrist and fingers
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled FTE:
1Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - AppletonWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
YesWorker Shift Details:
Days
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About Company
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
