Pharmacist Resident
US-WA-BURIEN
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 472345
Type: Day
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Overview: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Responsibilities: As our Pharmacist Resident, you will gain hands-on experience supporting patient care and medication management under supervision. You will apply your pharmaceutical knowledge to clinical and operational tasks, contributing to safe patient outcomes. Every day you will assist with dispensing, compounding, and medication reconciliation, learning workflows and policies. You will engage in patient counseling, drug information, and team collaboration, supporting pharmacist-led activities. To be successful in this role, you will be a recent PharmD graduate or pre-licensure, demonstrating strong knowledge, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication. Your dedication to growth, detail, and teamwork will be key. * Participate in all aspects of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services including rounds with medical teams, pharmacokinetic consultations, parenteral nutrition consultations, anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship monitoring, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, documentation of clinical interventions in the identified data base, and compliance with clinical pathways and protocols * Performs all activities associated with meeting the goals and objectives of the * American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY1 residency program. * Process prescriber orders in the identified pharmacy information systems in an effective, efficient, timely, safe and accurate manner to ensure the appropriateness of the indication, dose/frequency, route, interactions, dose adjustment, physical and therapeutic incompatibilities, side effects, duplicate therapies, and cost-effectiveness. * Evaluate need for all non-formulary medication required. * Provide direct oversight and timely and accurate verification of final product for all aseptic parenteral and non-parenteral medication preparation, dispensing and distribution in compliance with state, federal statutes and hospital procedures. * Ensure doses are filled and delivered within established departmental guidelines in a timely and safe manner. * Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions and medication errors. * Enhance communication and drug information provision to healthcare workers and patients. * Participate in committee activities and initiatives related to practice area * Respond to code situations. * Provide teaching, supervision, and serve as a role model to technicians and students. Qualifications: Education/Work Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a BS, MS or Pharm D degree, including didactic courses and experiential rotations in the clinical aspects of pharmaceutical care. Licensure/Certification * Washington State Pharmacy Intern Licensure at hire. * Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. Licensure must be received within 90 days from date of hire, unless an extension is granted in accordance with policy and procedures. * Membership in ASHP and WSPA is preferred. * Healthcare provider BLS certification at hire or within 30 days from date of hire into the position.
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