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Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure the Pharmacy Resident is a licensed pharmacist in training who provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services and teaching. The resident provides services consistent with services provided by clinical staff pharmacists and clinical pharmacy specialists at UC Health. The resident training program is supported by site and the corporate department of UC Health Pharmacy Services.
Patient Population:
Engages in population appropriate communication.
Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Direct Patient Care:
Provides pharmaceutical care by assisting practitioners and/or providing direct patient care by:
Reviewing patient medication history
Establishing desired outcomes
Assessing patient demographics
Developing pharmacotherapeutic plans
Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes
Developing drug monitoring plans
Implementing new drug regimens
Monitoring patient outcomes in concert with medication use
Documenting medication related issues in electronic medical record
Interpreting laboratory data in context of medication use
Reviewing patient medication profiles and making recommendations for drug therapy management
Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy
Monitoring and preventing potential adverse, drug-drug, and drug-food interactions
Preventing and monitoring for medication errors
Completing patient specific medication consults
Provides pharmacokinetic consultations as required, specifically addressing drugs with narrow therapeutic indices.
Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents any changes in the electronic medical record, and informs others who may be impacted of medication order changes.
Participates in the drug therapy management during medical emergencies, responds to Code Blue and Rapid Responses, and prepares medications as needed.
Participates in patient care rounds focusing on drug therapy issues.
Counsels patients on admission or discharge medications as necessary.
Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interactions.
Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors (MEs).
Facilitates discharge planning, including engaging Medication Access Services if needed, to ensure a smooth transition to alternate site of care or home.
Promotes the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary, when possible, but coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
Indirect Patient Care:
Conducts one medication use evaluation and reports results to the appropriate UC Health committee.
Develop a research project plan to evaluate pharmacotherapy, implement project plan, collect data, analyze data, assess potential or future changes aimed at improving pharmacy practice, optimizing clinical care, patient safety, healthcare operations, or specific question related to patient care.
Identify and complete process improvement initiatives, including Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement case conference, aimed at optimizing patient safety and operational efficiency.
Teaching and Education:
Precepts Pharm.D. students consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience
Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups.
Disseminates knowledge and best practices with multidisciplinary colleagues by providing effective medication and practice-related education:
Construct and deliver formal educational activities, such as Pharmacy Grand Rounds and Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement Conference, for departmental continuing education credit
Leadership:
Participate in committee meetings and contribute to departmental planning
Demonstrate leadership skills and interpersonal skills
Manage entrusted responsibilities
Demonstrate responsibility and professional behaviors