Pharmacist Resident | PGY1

Pharmacist Resident |

PGY1 3.7 3.7

out of 5 stars 1325 S CLIFF AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Full-time Avera 545 reviews

Full-time Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type:

Regular Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Position Highlights You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Participates, under supervision of residency preceptors, in the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and quality assurance programs. Rotates through an established program of education as assigned by the department/Residency Program Director. Performs pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing medications, monitoring medication therapy, consulting and providing education to patients and healthcare professionals and monitoring data, inventory and quality metrics. What you will do Under assigned preceptorship interprets, processes, and monitors medication orders issued by providers for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness to provide optimal patient medication resources in a timely manner. Provides medication information to patients and health professionals and performs inventory control measures during medication distribution and administration for quality and safe patient care. Counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects, and potential adverse effects of medication. Monitors medication therapy, including routine analysis of patients' medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures as well as correlating these analyses with other clinicians responsible for the patient's care to provide a continuum of care throughout the hospital system. Actively participates in the admission and discharge process to ensure patient satisfaction and understanding of medications. Responsible for data collection and/or reporting for assigned drug utilization evaluations and quality assurance audits to ensure optimal medication use within the organization. Prepares program content and presents educational presentations to health professionals to further develop hospital staff members and ensure professional advancement. Performs functions related to clinical activities such as kinetics, medication therapy monitoring, medication information, and educational programs. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Doctorate (PHD) Pharmacy or Doctorate (PHD) and completion of an accredited PGY1 residency for PGY2 residents Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy An active license is required within 45 days Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .