Pharmacy Resident

I. Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Resident serves as a postgraduate year one (PGY-1) resident for the period of one year in accordance with the American Health-System Pharmacists' standards. The resident will work as a member of the pharmacy department to further develop their pharmacy practice and leadership skills.

II. Position Relationships:

A. Responsible to: Assistant Director of Pharmacy

B. Workers Supervised: None

C. Interrelationships: Pharmacy staff, patients, medical staff, Nursing
staff, other healthcare professionals, hospital managers, and Pharmacists in other hospitals and retail stores.

III. Responsibilities and Authorities:

A. Overall:

The general role of the Pharmacy Resident includes, but not limited to:

B. Work Performed:

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the department's management staff.

2. As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department.

3. Participates in and promotes the "I CARE Advantage" service philosophy of Integrity, Customer Centered, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

4. Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

5. Become competent in management of the pharmacy distribution system in order to work independently in any position within the pharmacy.

6. Participate in hospital committee activities.

7. Participate in the clinical activities conducted by the pharmacy. The resident is expected to develop the ability and confidence to independently practice in all clinical settings in the hospital.

8. Enhance communication skills required to become an integral component of the healthcare team.

9. Provide drug information, in a format applicable to the audience.

10. Participate in the education of pharmacy students.

11. Completion of a project that will provide enhanced patient safety and promote the practice of pharmacy.

12. Work together with the Residency Program Director to improve the residency experience for future residents.
IV. Performance Factors Used to Evaluate Employee:

The Pharmacy Resident should maintain a sustained record of contribution and commitment to pharmacy practice that must be characterized by the following:

A. Performs all tasks as designated by their pharmacist preceptor in each of their residency rotations.

B. Punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled. Absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines.

C. Maintains a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance. Wears identification badge.

D. Performs work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.

E. Provides courteous, cooperative and timely service to patients, visitors and staff. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.

F. Works cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner. Fosters a team environment.

G. Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.

H. Maintain strict confidentiality of patients, guests and employee information.

I. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire and infection control.

J. Performance indicates improved pharmaceutical care to patients demonstrated through satisfaction, concern toward lower cost, and improvement in quality of clinical pharmacy services delivered to facility patients.

K. Understands and meets customers' needs and expectations. The patient, physician and family members always come first.

L. Demonstrates the ability to address problems in a group setting using individual knowledge of tools and techniques for identification and resolution of problems or issues.

M. Demonstrates ICARE values.

V. Qualifications:

A. Education:

Must obtain license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Texas within 90 days of hire.

B. Training and Experience:

Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from an American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited pharmacy school.
VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of a computer keyboard).

B. May require lifting and carrying light loads, 25 or more pounds, (e.g., boxes, equipment) and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers).

C. Waling or stands for long periods of time (4-8 hours) often necessary.

D. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used in the job.

E. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances, sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.

F. Potential for infection from patients if proper universal and other precautions are not followed.

G. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.