Pharmacy Residency Program provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through optimizing medication therapy and promotes health, wellness and disease state prevention under the guidance of Pharmacy Director and/or Pharmacists.

Pharmacy Residents will uphold American Health-Systems Pharmacists and American College of Clinical Pharmacist philosophy of pharmaceutical care; which is blending a caring orientation with specialized therapeutic knowledge, experience and judgment for the purpose of ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Pharmacy residency program will abide by the American Health-Systems Pharmacists residency accreditation requirements.

Pharmacy Residents will apply evidenced based therapeutic guidelines evolving science, emerging

technologies and relevant legal, ethical, social, cultural, economic and professional principles.

Pharmacy Residents will assume responsibility and accountability for managing medication therapy in direct patient care settings, whether practicing independently or in consultation/collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Pharmacy Residents will generate, disseminate and apply new knowledge that contributes to improved

health and quality of life.

Pharmacy Residents will become experts in the therapeutic use of medications and routinely provide medication therapy evaluations and recommendations to patients and healthcare professionals.

Pharmacy Residents will provide scientifically valid information and advice regarding the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.

Pharmacy Residents will gain experience in various pharmaceutical care patient services including but not limited to the following; critical care, NICU, emergency, pediatrics, Trauma, internal medicine, cardiology, intensive care, etc.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to designated patient care department.

* Participate in patient care activities including review labs, microbiology, vital signs, MAR to assure medication therapy is appropriate or if additional intervention is required.

* Discuss medication order clarification with the prescriber, document any changes inpatient and pharmacy records, and inform other of medication order changes.

* Monitor drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form , regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions.

* Provide pharmacokinetic consultations and other dosing as required.

* Prevent, detect, monitor, document and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

* Participate in drug therapy management of medical emergencies (code, trauma, stroke, snake bite etc.)

* Promote the use of formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary if possible, but coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs if necessary.

* Facilitate through social work consultations/drug assistance programs the acquisition of medications for discharged indigent patients.

* Expedite care for Core Measure patients to meet benchmarks.

* Counsel/triage patients on discharge/transfer medications as necessary.

* Assess insurance drug coverage in advance of discharge/transfer and assist in preauthorization for medications if necessary.

* Provide operational support in the designated patient care department and central pharmacy as determined by departmental needs.

* Review medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.

* Order verification for assigned areas.

* Coordinate with technician to resolve drug distribution related issues.

* Coordinate with technician to resolve Omnicell related issues (i.e. discrepancies, access issues, etc.).

* Follow JCAHO medication compliance standards.

* Coordinate with technician to assure patient care units comply with JCAHO medication standards.

* Covers assigned clinical shifts as determined by departmental needs.

* Promote and demonstrate rational, cost-effective drug therapy.

* Identify and implement drug therapy where positive pharmacoeconomic impact could be achieved. The ultimate goal is to develop and assure cost effective clinical pathways.

* Develop and conduct target drug programs and medication use evaluations as needed, and report results to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee or subcommittees.

* Monitor the use of expensive medications to assure there is use consistent with approved criteria (e.g. alteplase, snake antivenin, eptifibatide, surfactants, etc.)

* Anticipate changes in drug therapy and report the potential impact it will represent to the overall hospital and drug budget.

* Take a leadership role and represent the pharmacy department in designated patient care services units by attending department meetings, assuring performance improvement and other quality measures are met and educating staff regarding the safe and appropriate use of medications.

* Teach Pharm.D. students on rotation.

* Facilitate the personnel development for pharmacists.

* Provide presentations, publication and other informative activities pertaining to designated patient care area and other drug-related topics to the health care community and general public.

* Participate on hospital committees.

* Recommend appropriate pain management therapy and follow patient to assure pain regimen is appropriate.

* Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent customer service skills.

* Math Ability: Ability to apply advanced pharmaceutical mathematical concepts including but not limited to the following: pharmacokinetic calculations, Child Pugh score, Cockcroft- Gault calculations, and other pertinent calculations based on patient population.

* Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

* Computer Skills: Spreadsheets, lnternet/E-mail, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word and Database software.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Knowledge of pharmacy functions.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

* INTEGRITY:

o A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.

o The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

* COMPASSION:

o A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.

o Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

* ACCOUNTABILITY:

o Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.

o Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

* RESPECT:

o Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.

o Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.

* EXCELLENCE:

o Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.

o Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.

o Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.

o Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy is required

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital environment.

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

* N/A

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

* N/A

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.