Description
Providence is calling a Pharmacist Resident - PMMC Pharmacy Residency Program (1.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, OR.
This position is only open to candidates who have gone through the ASHP Phorcas PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Phase 2 process and who have interviewed with us.
Consistent with applicable law, full vaccination for COVID-19 or obtaining an approved exemption is a condition of employment. Medical & religious exemptions can be requested on your first day of work. Medical exemptions require a qualifying medical reason preventing safe vaccination and signed documentation from your medical provider; religious exemptions require sincerely held beliefs. Currently, caregivers with exemptions cannot work in positions with direct patient contact in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Caregivers with approved exemptions may be required to follow additional protocols; COVID-19 testing, mandatory vaccine-related education, and/or other infection prevention requirements in accordance with ministry/facility policy, CDC, state & local public health government orders.
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We are seeking a Pharmacist Resident - PMMC Pharmacy Residency Program that during the one year training program, will be responsible for developing the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary for the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care. As such, they are expected to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a staff pharmacists, meeting the same standards of performance, duties and functions as are required of the staff pharmacists.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
* Review and interpret physicians orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight and comorbidities
* Check for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and take appropriate action when necessary
* Review patient records and orders regarding drug therapy, recommend and initiate changes that are consistent with the patients age; is successful in improving patient outcome through monitoring and intervention consistently
* Regularly consult with physicians and nursing staff members concerning the use, availability, dosage form, side effects and possible incompatibilities of new as well as currently used drugs; always take time to clearly explain information to concerned patients
* Follow proper computer order entry procedures
* Mix IV additive solutions and chemotherapy as required using good aseptic technique within the laminar flow hood
* Be responsible for the completion of all assigned work procedures during the shift while maintaining the highest standards of quality
* Be defined as part of PHS's clinical services (DUE, pharmacokinetics etc.), concurrent interventions and follow-up will be made in order to assure the appropriateness, safety, and efficacy of the medication
* Continually strive to make the best use of time during the assigned shift through careful coordination of daily tasks
* Use pharmacokinetic principles in establishing patient specific dosage regimens as appropriate and effectively document all clinical monitoring
* Understand principles of the hospital formulary and follow formulary procedure
* Maintain current awareness of and comply with the Quality Assurance programs, including awareness of current monitors, and participate as indicated
* Document all clinical interventions and workload statistics
* Complete monthly surveys of assigned nursing units medication rooms to ensure proper drug storage and expiration
* Responsibility of Resident:
* Complete required rotation objectives
* Complete required residency project
* Complete required presentations
* Complete required evaluations
* Complete any additional projects/programs as requested
Required qualifications for this position includes:
* Graduate from an accredited college -OR- university of pharmacy
* If not licensed at the time of initiation of the program, the resident is expected to obtain licensure from the Oregon Board of Pharmacy during the residency year
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
* PharmD
About Providence in Oregon
As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.
The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,
"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."
Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.
We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details
