Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist preceptor, the PGY-1 pharmacy resident provides drug information and assists prescribers in providing optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care through participation in multidisciplinary team rounds and collaborates with physicians in establishing drug criteria for the safe, economical and appropriate use of medications.
• Disseminates pharmacotherapy knowledge through evaluation of literature, evidence-based practice recommendations and response to drug information questions.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with clinical practice and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Supports systems-based care and population health to ensure proper safe dosing, storage, handling, dispensing and administration of medications.
• Participates in institutional process improvements to ensure medication and patient safety
• Manages non-formulary requests for drugs, and participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Participate in other hospital committees based on practice area.
• Serve as a co-preceptor for pharmacy students.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and lectures as needed.
• It uses effective communication skills and builds effective working relationships with other healthcare providers.
• Maintains professionalism and excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Participates in continuing professional development.
• Educates health care professionals, students, patients, and the public.
• Participates in clinical development and educational initiatives within the Pharmacy Department.
• Performs additional duties as required by the department.

Experience:

Education:

Graduate or graduate candidate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Licenses / Certifications:

NY State Limited (Intern) Permit, required NY State Pharmacist License eligible

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement