Resident Pharmacist

St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, Washington

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The posted compensation range of $27.77 - $40.27 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-407839 Employment Type Full Time Department Pharmacy Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day Shift Hours Remote No Category Pharmacy Union 5111PROF

Overview

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
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.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in all aspects of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services including rounds with
medical teams, pharmacokinetic consultations, parenteral nutrition consultations,
anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship monitoring, medication reconciliation,
discharge counseling, documentation of clinical interventions in the identified data base, and
compliance with clinical pathways and protocols
Performs all activities associated with meeting the goals and objectives of the American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY1 residency program.
Process prescriber orders in the identified pharmacy information systems in an effective,
efficient, timely, safe and accurate manner to ensure the appropriateness of the indication,
dose/frequency, route, interactions, dose adjustment, physical and therapeutic incompatibilities,
side effects, duplicate therapies, and cost-effectiveness. Evaluate need for all non-formulary
medication required.
Provide direct oversight and timely and accurate verification of final product for all aseptic
parenteral and non-parenteral medication preparation, dispensing and distribution in
compliance with state, federal statutes and hospital procedures.
Ensure doses are filled and delivered within established departmental guidelines in a timely and
safe manner.
Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions and medication errors
Enhance communication and drug information provision to healthcare workers and patients
Participate in committee activities and initiatives related to practice area
Respond to code situations
Provide teaching, supervision, and serve as a role model to technicians and students
Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

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

Licensure/Certification

Active Pharmacy Intern license if required by the state
BLS-CPR

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

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