Pharmacy Resident

Pharmacy Resident

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Resident you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Ocala Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Resident where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy practice resident fulfills the requirements of the PGY-1 Residency Program at Ocala Hospital.

This position provides clinical services, staffing services, on-call services, and drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other pharmacists as a primary responsibility. The pharmacy resident completes a longitudinal research project leading to the development of a manuscript for publication. The resident works on a number of additional projects, along with the primary longitudinal project, that lead to formal presentations at the regional residency conference and national pharmacy associations meetings. The Resident assists with the education of pharmacy students from colleges of pharmacy.

In this role you will:

- Provide clinical pharmacy services, promoting safe and rational use of medications to improve patient outcomes

Coordinate the delivery of clinical pharmaceutical care to assigned areas

Provide pharmaceutical care through appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy protocol/policies

Maintain strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispense medications accordingly

Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors, and complaints

Determine and consult on possible drug interactions

Assist in the supervision and training of pharmacy technician personnel

Participate in drug utilization review

Assist with quality improvement initiatives, inventory, and ordering of pharmaceuticals

Monitor, record, and communicate as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems

Utilize knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Participate in educational activities such as pharmacy student case conferences, student journal clubs, and other student development projects.

Perform in mentored residency research and present findings in the form of a poster and/or formal presentation at national and regional pharmacy organizational meetings

Assist in the training and professional development of staff pharmacists, pharmacy students, technicians, and nursing staff

Supports and adheres to all company and Center policies and procedures.

Supports and adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, related Ethics and Compliance policies, and HIPAA requirements.

Supports and adheres to personnel policies and programs which specify privileges and responsibilities of employment, including compliance with an adverse incident reporting system, quality improvement program, patient safety initiatives, and risk management program.

Displays willingness to speak up about safety issues or change practices to enhance safety; asks for help when needed; enhances teamwork; follows the safety literature/policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

Graduate from an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program

• Bachelors Degree, or Doctorate Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

Hospital experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated skills in organization, verbal and written communications, customer service, math, analysis, reading, following instruction, basic computer usage and attention to detail.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. The applicant must desire to be a highly motivated pharmacist wanting advanced education and training that leads to an enhanced level of professional pharmacy practice. Pharmacist license must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. Failure to attain Florida Pharmacist licensure may result in suspension or dismissal from the residency.

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: 12-month period from starting on or around July 1st to June 30th (or time period designated by the program.

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 288-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. We are home to Florida West Marion Hospital, HCA Florida Summerfield Emergency, HCA Florida Maricamp Emergency and HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency. Our facility is a Level II Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care. We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery and rehabilitation services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Resident opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.