Pharmacy Practice Resident - All PGY1 and PGY2 Programs

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Pharmacy Practice Resident is a licensed pharmacist participating in advanced clinical training provided by The University of Kansas Hospital. Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services, and teaching. Provides services consistent with services provided by pharmacists at the University of Kansas Health System. For External Candidates: Applying on this position does not replace applying through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Candidates interested in residency positions must apply through PhORCAS and refer to the ASHP Residency Program Directory for application requirements. Currently recruiting for the following programs: PGY1, Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (PGY1/PGY2), Medication-Use Safety and Policy (PGY1/PGY2), Oncology (PGY2), Critical Care (PGY2), Infectious Disease (PGY2) and Ambulatory Care (PGY2).

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole.
• Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient-focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe- and cost-conscious treatment regimens.
• Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need.
• Adheres to the hospital's Standards of Excellence by conducting self in a courteous and professional manner to all patients, customers (internal and external), peers, preceptors and others as necessary.
• Attends majority of required residency events (journal clubs, brown bags, grand rounds) and reviews minutes when unable to attend.
• Follows up with questions when necessary for understanding topics covered in the meetings; completes residency documentation in a timely, thorough, thoughtful, and consistent fashion as required.
• Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol-based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation.
• Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient-specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction.
• Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and self awareness skills, with ability to accept constructive criticism and feedback in an open fashion while modifying development plan throughout program.
• If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
• Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects. If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.
• Participates in projects resulting in contributions to pharmacy department, external publication and/or poster presentation for a local, regional, or national pharmacy association meeting.
• Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
• May have the responsibility of supervising staff at the discretion of the Pharmacy Residency Directors
• Supports clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Pharmacy Graduate of or graduating from an ACPE - accredited college of Pharmacy or otherwise be eligible for licensure

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy After start date within 120 Days

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.