Job Description

Overview

The PGY-2 Medication Use Safety & Policy Resident reports directly to the Medication Safety Director.

Key responsibilities of this role include: medication safety services, drug distribution, education, drug information and research. This role aligns with Medication Safety Services Department\'s vision become a nationally respected medication safety program recognized for innovative and multi-disciplinary approach towards safe medication care, with zero events of preventable harm.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Medication Safety Services

• a.Detects, prevents, monitors, documents, and reports Adverse Drug Events and Medication Errors.
• b.Assist in preparing for and maintaining compliance with regulatory agency (e.g. TJC) standards/requirements.
• c.Engage staff across WellStar to actively participate in identification of patient safety concerns
• d.Identify best practices for medication safety across the health system
• e.Support system-level activities related to technology, automation, and devices that impact safe medication use
• f.Facilitate medication process quality improvement and assurance related to medication safety indicators
• g.Analyze current practices that contribute to medication errors and take proactive steps for prevention/mitigation
• h.Advance and support the culture of safety throughout the health system
• Drug Distribution

• a.Residents provide the equivalent of approximately 24 hours per month (excluding orientation and transition rotation) of pharmacy practice staffing during the residency program.
• b.Promotes use of WHS formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible.
• c.Resident is scheduled to work their required shifts primarily in the Central Pharmacy or Resource Zone to gain a working knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations.
• Checks unit dose medications for accuracy
• Reviews and verifies medication orders for appropriateness and checks first doses of IV admixtures and unit dose medications prepared by technicians
• Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic, and investigational agents
• Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of drugs and solutions from the pharmacy area
• Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medication orders used by inpatients
• Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients
• Reviews physician orders for possible therapeutic problems, contraindications, interactions, allergies, and formulary status of the drug
• Provides computer order entry for IVs and other computer entry as needed
• Ensures compliance with controlled substance distribution and maintenance system
• Is able to practice in a variety of areas within the pharmacy as required by workload
• Education

• a.Precepts Pharm.D. clerkship students and PGY1 Pharmacy Residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
• b.Provides presentations, publications, and other informative activities on drug-related topics to the health care community and general public.
• c.Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.
• d.Foster growth of medication safety activities through education
• e.Develop and disseminate information regarding patient and medication safety risks and errors
• Administration/leadership

• a.Documents clinical interventions (pharmacokinetic consultations pharmacotherapeutic consultations, anticoagulation consultations, patient consultations) and cost avoidance as part of the Pharmacy Services and hospital documentation programs.
• b.Participate as the medication safety expert in facility and system level committees, including policy revision and development
• c.Attend Directors\' meetings (e.g. Pharmacy Directors, Partners).
• d.Assist with coordinating clinical pharmacy activities, schedules, programs and projects.
• Drug Information and Research

• a.Participate as a member of WHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee.
• b.Monitoring patient outcomes in relation to medication use. Conducts target drug programs and medication use evaluations as needed.
• c.Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
• d.Assist in formulary maintenance by critiquing new entities, comparing medication classes, and developing therapeutic interchanges, when applicable.
• e.Assist in developing drug clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) as needed.
• f.Complete a research project designed to improve the services of the department

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D) Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Completion of or enrollment in final year of an accredited post-graduate year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational skills

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Reg Pharmacist 1.00 Required 1.00

• Basic Life Support 2.00 Preferred 2.00

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed by or eligible for licensure with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Required and

• If not licensed at the start of residency, the candidate must be licensed by August 31st of their residency year.

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