Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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

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