OverviewCHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunitiesResponsibilitiesThis is a Residency program that Pharmacy candidates are directly matched to CHI Memorial.The Pharmacy 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 pharmacy 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.
Participate in all aspects of CHI Memorial’s 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
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. Also 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 statues 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
QualificationsGraduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved school of pharmacy with a BS MS or Pharm D degreeLicensed as a registered pharmacist by the Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy. Licensure must be received within 90 days from the first day of employment. (Extended time requests will be reviewed by the Residency Advisory Committee.)Active BLS and ACLS within 90 days from the first day of employment. Not required for employment after initially obtained.Didactic courses and experiential rotations in the clinical aspects of pharmaceutical care. Excellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmacy profession.Skills in multi-disciplinary team involvement with direct patient careComputer applications such as Microsoft OfficePay Range$22.89 - $33.20 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.