Pharmacy Resident

Schedule:Full-Time & Exempt.

Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Pharmacy Residentjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team
The pharmacy unit plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. The unit is responsible for dispensing medications accurately and efficiently maintaining comprehensive medication inventory and control including narcotics and controlled substances. This includes selecting calculating measuring preparing (both sterile and non-sterile) packaging labeling charging and crediting various pharmacy products like intravenous addition the pharmacy ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

How youll contribute
A Pharmacy Residentwho excels in this role:

• Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for all patients for which they provide care including factors related to patients of all age groups.

• Provides pharmaceutical care by assisting health care professionals in:

  • Reviewing patient medication history.

  • Educating patients on drug therapy.

  • Establishing desired outcomes.

  • Assessing patient demographics.

  • Developing therapeutic plans.

  • Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes.

  • Developing drug monitoring plans.

  • Implementing new drug regimens.

  • Monitoring patient outcomes.

  • Documenting medication related issues in patient chart.

  • Interpreting laboratory data.

  • Reviewing patient medication profiles.

  • Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy.

  • Monitoring potential adverse drug-drug and drug-food interactions.

  • Makes patient care rounds.

  • Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use dose dosage form regimen route therapeutic duplication and drug interactions.

  • Participates in resident on call program.

  • Provides consultations as required.

  • Supervises Pharm.D. students.

  • Conducts STEP evaluations and drug-usage projects as needed and reports results to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

  • Detects monitors documents and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

  • Promotes the use of the Formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible but coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.

  • Counsels patients on discharge medications as necessary.

  • Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics diagnosis allergies and current medications.

  • Discuss medication order clarifications with the prescriber document any changes in patient and pharmacy records and inform others of medication order changes.

  • Reconciles pharmacy and nursing medication records.

  • Verifies orders.

  • Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and checks doses of IV admixtures prepared by technicians.

  • Provides presentations publications and other informative activities on drug-related topics to the health care community and general public.

  • Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting more cost-effective regimens and by reducing waste.

  • Documents clinical interventions using I-vents as part of the departmental documentation program.

  • Insures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products including enteral parenteral chemotherapeutic and investigational agents.

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely dispensing of medication orders used by inpatients.

  • Provides drug information to health care professionals and patients.

  • Reviews physician orders for possible therapeutic problems contraindications interactions allergies and formulary status.

  • Participates in continuing education programs meetings training programs and related activities.

  • Insures compliance with controlled substance distribution.
    

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  

What were looking for
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.Graduate or candidate for graduation with a Doctorate of Pharmacy degreefrom a pharmacy school in the United Statesor have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).Additional requirements include:

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania.
• Unlicensed candidates should obtain licensure as soon as possible and must be licensed by October 31^st.
  

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health rehabilitation and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

EEOC Statement
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.