Pharmacist Resident

Job Responsibilities * Conduct oneself in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual dignity of patients, families, fellow associates and physicians and fulfills the mission and values of Riverview Health. * Must direct and check the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. * Must comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: all departmental and functional policy and procedure, maintaining acceptable attendance records, arriving for duty punctually, and following dress code. * Must participate in performance improvement activities as requested. * Must have appropriate knowledge of U.S. Pharmacopoeia 797 regulations, and follow as interpreted by DOP. * Must have knowledge and skills pertinent to the functional approach to patient care. * Must, when requested, perform the duties of the director in his/her absence. * Must interpret medication orders based on patient's age and clinical status. * Must utilize appropriate resources and references for checking appropriateness of medication order, based on patient's age and clinical status as needed. * Must perform calculations for special dilutions or formulations of medications as needed. * Must prepare special dilutions or formulations of medications as needed. * Implement activities necessary for attainment of pharmacy objectives. * Must prepare intravenous solutions using aseptic techniques. * Must perform duties as an active member of the healthcare team. * Must demonstrate a knowledge of team dynamics and contribute to team building and skills related to participation in and strengthening of the multidisciplinary team approach to the delivery of patient care. * Promote a sense of team spirit by creating a culture of mutual respect and high performance expectations among all team members. * Must assist in procuring, maintaining, and storing an adequate inventory of medications. * Must be able to perform clinical dosing programs established by the pharmacy. * Be an active participant in daily huddle passing information to other staff members. * Must maintain required state and federal records for controlled substances and fill floor stock requests for controlled substances. * Must meet with drug company representatives to obtain information about products. * Must practice good interpersonal skills with employees and customers. * Must assume information management responsibilities. * Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively and compassionately with physicians, patients, other staff members and patients' families. * Must communicate effectively with Medical staff regarding appropriateness of medication orders related to the patient's age or clinical status as needed. * Must communicate effectively with Nursing staff regarding special instructions for administration and/or monitoring medications related to the patient's age or clinical status. * In addition to functions above, must perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy. * Performs lab testing according to CLIA'8 Education Requirements * Minimum: Pending Pharmacy degree from an accredited university, as required by law. Must be completed prior to start of residency year. License/Certification Requirements * State Issued License * Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required: - Pharmacist, no later than September 1 of the PGY1 residency year. Pharmacist Intern, from date of hire until licensed as pharmacist in the state.

Created: 2026-04-15