A pharmacist-pharmacy resident is required to comply with state and federal laws regulated by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Agency, and Food and Drug Administration. In doing so, a pharmacist must maintain records for controlled substances, remove outdated or damaged drugs from inventory, supervise the work results of support personnel, maintain a current registration, and stay up to date with current standard practices and laws. 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 member of the pharmacy department to further develop their pharmacy practice and leadership skills.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

 Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; rotating shifts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provides pharmacological information by answering requests of healthcare professionals and by monitoring drug therapy and advising on interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians’ workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections
• Ensures accuracy of entered orders and timely delivery of medications to the respective recipient
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Works with Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Reconciliation, and complete consults as requested.
• Perform all tasks as designated by their pharmacist preceptor in each residency rotation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
• State of Texas License as a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.