Job Description

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The Pharmacy Resident PGY1 is responsible for working with multidisciplinary health care teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving physician orders. Reviews and evaluates drug regimens, which include the medication profile to identify issues that require pharmacy intervention or monitoring. Provides pharmacy services and drug information to customers as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Prepares, dispenses and manages medications to support safe and effective drug therapy for patients. Instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs and makes patient care rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress.
• Conducts and evaluates medication histories, assesses compliance and suggests modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborates with the health care team to provide safe and effective patient care to a diverse range of patients, including those with multiple co-morbidities, high-risk medication regimens and multiple medications following a consistent patient care process.
• Participates in collection of data for drug utilization evaluations (DUEs) and medication education to inpatients/out-patients.
• Residents are expected to a complete a research project by demonstrating the ability to evaluate and investigate practice, review data, assimilate scientific evidence to improve patient care and/or the medication use system.
• Provides general and patient specific drug information to patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Interacts routinely with physicians and nurses to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience in Clinical/Direct Patient Care. (TOURO)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Graduate of an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program or graduate
• Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Required: Master’s Degree or significant clinical practice experience (e.g., minimum of 3 years of clinical/direct patient care)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• The applicant also must have a Louisiana Pharmacy Intern license prior to start of the program.
• Residents must obtain licensure to practice pharmacy in Louisiana before October 1 of the year starting the residency.
• Failure to attain licensure may result in suspension or dismissal from the residency.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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