Pharmacy Resident

• Read and adhere to the current residency manual, including residency-specific policies and procedures, received during Orientation. 
• Complete the goals and objectives of each rotation as determined by the resident and preceptor.  Projects may often overlap and/or be of varying sizes. 
• Maintain documentation and self-evaluation in a timely manner within PharmAcademic. 
• Complete a major project culminating in a paper of publishable quality prior to the completion of the residency. 
• Present the results of the major project at a regional residency conference.  
• Deliver case presentations and journal clubs to pharmacy staff as outlined in the residency manual.  
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary committee meetings as assigned, including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.  Present at least one drug monograph or medication use evaluation presentation to the P&T committee.  
• Comply with facility policy and procedures  
• Comply with all regulatory standards and requirements  
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”  
• Have knowledge of the patient population served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients  
• Comply with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team  
• Assess the status of the patient and determine whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient’s needs and goals of care  
• Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient’s active medication therapy  
• Recognize untreated medical issues that could be improved or resolved with appropriate medication therapy  
• Monitor patient progress for regimen effectiveness and safety  
• Counsel/advise patients and family members regarding medication therapy regimens  
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to provide clinical pharmacy services and direct patient care activities  
• Provide general clinical services such as pharmacokinetic-based dosing, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, nutrition support, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by pharmacy leadership  
• Provide clinical pharmacokinetic services as appropriate  
• Provide pharmacy anticoagulation services as appropriate  
• Assist with the Antimicrobial Management Program initiatives as appropriate  
• Assist with clinical initiatives as appropriate  
• Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients  
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose  
• Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication regimens or alternatives to medical staff  
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely  
• Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection  
• Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions  
• Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication-related initiatives  
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operations/clinical) including but not limited to medication use evaluations  
• Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs  
• Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions  
• Identify areas for improved efficiency  
• Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or -PALS current certification as appropriate  
• Train and participate with Code Team as assigned/appropriate  
• Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned/appropriate  
• Participate in facility and division meetings as deemed appropriate by pharmacy leadership  
• Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system  
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals  
• Maintain appropriate controlled substance records  
• Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems  
• Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedures 
• Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team 
• Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively  
• Register with Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a preceptor as appropriate  
• Participate in training of pharmacy students and technicians as assigned  
• Act as supervisor in charge as assigned 
• Comply with all ASHP residency standards and requirements  
• Staff every other weekend, two shifts per weekend.  One comp day will be granted for each full weekend worked.  
• Perform other duties as assigned  

What Qualifications You Will Need: 

• Graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). At a minimum, the program must be a five-year pharmacy degree program.  
• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of program start date  
• Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources  
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely  
• Judgment – Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.  
• Customer Orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.  
• Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties  
• PC Skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required  
• Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems  
• Basic Skills – able to perform mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately  
• Residents must obtain “achieved for residency” status on 80% of program objectives and “satisfactory progress” on any remaining programs objectives.  Goals can be evaluated as “achieved for residency” status by the current preceptor, residency program director at quarterly review, or residency advisory committee upon meeting. 

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Midwest Health is Kansas City's largest network and recognized pioneer in healthcare. Our network includes doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), urgent care centers, outpatient centers, physician practices, and surgery centers across more than 150 locations. We offer access to a network of board-certified or board-eligible physicians. This includes 2,000+ experts trained in 80+ medical specialties. We are professionals bound together by one mission—to deliver exceptional, personalized care. People are our core and at the very heart of our family-centered system of world-class healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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!

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