Pharmacy Resident

Job Code: PH1435

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy vision is to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time, and that each Pharmacy employee understands how he or she contributes to the health system’s vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. Each Pharmacy employee will be essential in ensuring that UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper Pharmacy exists to ensure safe, effective, and affordable medication use in our communities, one person at a time. The Pharmacy Resident will provide clinical pharmacy services for assigned area(s), optimizing the quality of patient care under the supervision of a preceptor. The pharmacy resident will be a self-directed, independent, motivated learner as guided by the Residency program director (RPD) and preceptors. Examples of major learning and development activities for the pharmacy resident include: initiate and participate in clinical rounds and research, provide education for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals regarding proper drug therapy, instruct pharmacy students, and conduct quality improvement projects. The pharmacy resident provides pharmacy operation support for the staffing component of the program to develop a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of pharmaceutical care within the hospital setting. The pharmacy resident acts in accordance with current policies and procedures. Appropriate and current state licensure and continuing education requirements must be completed by August 31 of their residency year to continue in the pharmacy residency program.

Technical Competency: Provides optimal medication management and promotion of medication safety.  

Performs patient assessments.  Participates in direct patient care activities and rounding opportunities where available.   Monitors therapy for appropriateness, dosage, effectiveness, interactions, and adverse drug reactions.    Reviews and acts upon clinical decision support surveillance.   Completes organizational and/or departmental required documentation.    Prescribes and/or administers medications as allowed by law and scope of practice.   Maintains up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge required for services provided. 

Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication. 

Ensures timely responses to service line requests and inquiries.   Participates in patient education and wellness-based initiatives as driven by scope of practice. 

Quality: Checks and controls quality and accuracy of work performed by pharmacy team members.  

Prioritizes workflow ensuring all services are performed in a timely manner.   Maintains and follows formulary approvals, interchanges, stocked medications, and non-formulary process.  Monitors and enhances compliance with clinical programs. 

Teamwork: Develops and delivers effective education to pharmacists and other healthcare providers.  

Serves as a preceptor to residents and students.   Participates in the onboarding of pharmacists and other team members.   Provides ongoing feedback to fellow pharmacists to achieve desired outcomes.  Serves as a mentor to pharmacy team.  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required – Graduate of an ACPE accredited school required. PharmD preferred.

Experience: Hospital experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: A Doctor of Pharmacy degree and licensure by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy is required by August 31st.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 21A, Pharmacy

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No On call responsibilities as directed: No Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.