Job Information
Dignity Health Pharmacist Resident - CA in Carmichael, California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Pharmacist Resident is an active participant in an intensive 12 month post-graduate year one (PGY1) training program to develop extensive knowledge and clinical skills used to provide effective pharmaceutical care. The pharmacist resident functions as a clinical pharmacist, participating in clinical, operational, and administrative activities designed to assist in applying formal theoretical education and research to clinical patient situations. The resident is responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, is eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved school of pharmacy with a BS, MS, or Pharm D degree, including didactic courses and experiential rotations in the clinical aspects of pharmaceutical care.
Required Licensure and Certifications:
Active Pharmacy Intern license if required by the state
BLS-CPR
Preferred Licensure and Certifications:
- ACLS
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
Obtain Active Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works required within 3 months - once pharmacist license obtained, Intern Pharmacist is no longer required for tracking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmacy profession.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and techniques relating to the compounding and dispensing of medications.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmaceutical practice within the acute and ambulatory settings
Skills in multidisciplinary team involvement with direct patient care
Computer applications such as Microsoft Office
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.
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Pay Range
$26.76 - $39.81 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.