Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

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Highlights:

Summary: The resident will be under the supervision of the residency program coordinator and the appropriate preceptor(s) for each rotational learning experience. Within the scope of their training the resident will be responsible for conducting clinical pharmacy services and ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services on a daily basis. They will work and train in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, cost-effective drug therapies. The resident will also be responsible for medication order verification, preparation and distribution for patients. The resident helps ensure the appropriate prescription and administration of medications to patients within the institution. The residents training will be conducted and evaluated in accordance with the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists accreditation standards for postgraduate year one pharmacy residency programs. Education / Experience:Graduate of an ACPE(Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) accredited school/college of pharmacy. Must apply through Phorcas and eligible by participating in the National Matching Services, Inc./ASHP (American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists) Resident Matching Program. License / Certification: Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Alabama upon graduation and must be licensed no later than August 15th of the residency term and maintain licensure for the duration of the residency term. Must acquire and maintain controlled substance certificate valid in the state of Alabama (obtained upon licensure) for the duration of the residency term. Must acquire and maintain parenteral certification in the state of Alabama (obtained during orientation) for the duration of the residency term. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 50% of the workday and mobility 50% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Pharmacy ResidentPharmacy Resident

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)