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Primary Location: University Hospital - UMCAddress: 530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202Shift: Job Description Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.Job Description: The he postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency at University of Louisville Hospital is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and offers a complete experience in multiple specialty areas. The PGY-2 program is a 12-month training program that begins in early July and ends June 30th of the following year. The completion of the program and receiving a certificate is dependent on successful completion of all competencies defined for the program.The program is structured according to ASHP's Residency Program Design and Conduct and is designed to be flexible and individualized to the resident's professional goals and interests.PGY-2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY-1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in advanced or specialized practice. PGY-2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care that improves medication therapy. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY-2 pharmacy residency should possess competencies that qualify them for clinical pharmacist and/or faculty positions and position them to be eligible for attainment of board certification in that practice area (when board certification for the practice area exists).The fundamental goals of PGY-2 residency programs are to develop clinical practitioners who are capable of:Delivering pharmaceutical care to patients in several specialized areas with a focus on providing clinical pharmacy services in a proficient and compassionate manner Educating patients, students, and health care providers Functioning as an effective member of the health care team Demonstrating professional leadership, confidence, and effective communication skills Improving individual practice by self-evaluating one's skills in providing pharmaceutical careMajor job responsibilities include: medication order and/or outpatient prescription evaluation (to include but not limited to appropriateness and effectiveness) and verification, drug distribution support, technician supervision, clinical intervention, formulary management, patient education, and resource for nursing and physician medication related inquiries. The PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident will participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring associated with the provision of safe, effective and economical pharmacotherapy for all patients (inpatient and/or outpatient clinics). They will collaborate with preceptors and pharmacy leadership in the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy services and ensure compliance with policies and procedures at UofL Hospital. Essential Functions:Delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patientsWorks collaboratively with other clinicians and health-care providers through multidisciplinary patient care roundsReviews medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness and efficacyDocuments all pharmacy interventions in patient electronic medical record and integrated clinical decision support systemMonitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactionsProvides pharmacokinetic consultations and other dosing recommendations, as requiredPrevents, detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medications errorsParticipates in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies (code blue, code stroke, etc.)Performs both admission history and discharge medication review and/or counseling in order to facilitate the admission/discharge/transfer of patientsProvides operational support to Clinical Staff Pharmacists as determined by departmental needResponds to drug information requests and optimize pharmacotherapy regimens utilizing current evidence-based literaturePromotes and demonstrates rational, cost-effective drug therapyParticipates in formulary management by implementing therapeutic interchanges and enforcing the non-formulary ordering processAssists in the procurement of medication when necessary, including verification of home medication supply, when applicableFacilitates the implementation of clinical and operational initiativesDocuments clinical consultations and cost avoidance as part of the departmental clinical documentation programPrepares formulary review and drug use evaluations of medications for presentation to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics CommitteeAssists pharmacy leadership in the determination, communication, and education of alternative therapies during medication shortagesFacilitates and participates in scholarly and professional development activitiesProvides guidance and supervision to certified pharmacy techniciansPrecepts pharmacy students during IPPE and APPE rotations as necessaryParticipates in staff development (preceptor development/continuing education)Participates in departmental research effortsActively participates in local, regional, or national organizationsCollaborates with pharmacy leadership in developing education, training, and competency programsDesign and deliver didactic lectures to Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and/or MedicineOther Functions:Executes hospital and pharmacy policies and proceduresCollaborates with pharmacy leadership in development and review of departmental policies and proceduresAssists with recruitment and interviewing of new pharmacy residentsCompletes sterile compounding training, including hazardous medications, and demonstrate competency on a frequency defined by the Sterile Compounding SupervisorCompletes extemporaneous compounding training, including hazardous medications, and demonstrate competency on a frequency defined by pharmacy leadershipPerforms quality improvement projects as defined by pharmacy leadershipInvestigates and resolves automated dispensing cabinet related issuesCovers assigned shifts as determined by departmental needFacilitates investigational drug studies with assistance of Investigation Drug Service Manager and/or other personnel involved in the drug studyUtilizes Effective Communication SkillsUtilizes advanced communication skills to convey and demonstrate clinical pharmacist expertiseForms collaborative relationships with pharmacy team members and other members of the healthcare teamDemonstrates effective professional and patient communications including articulation of recommendationsDemonstrates the ability to work in team environment, reaffirming the contribution of each person to the delivery of care/servicesMaintains involvement in pharmacy department or hospital committeesAchieves and maintains satisfactory working relationships with pharmacy leadership, pharmacy staff and other departments throughout the system, including committees and administrationAttends departmental staff meetingsExhibits Initiative and JudgmentDemonstrates self-motivation and the ability to work independentlyDemonstrates stewardship in the performance of daily operations through accuracy of work and compliance with regulationsParticipates collegially in the development of new programs, services and practices, in the education activities of the departmentMaintains awareness of contemporary trends in area of expertise and the profession through professional literatureMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Job Description:Education:Graduated from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy (required)Experience:Completion of Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency (required)Licensure:Licensed or license-eligible as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required)Certification:Current certification in Basic Life Support or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire (required)Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire (except, if not required of the PGY-2 curriculum)