Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pharmacy Resident? At Medical City Dallas, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Resident like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Resident is responsible for providing complete pharmacy services in coordination and cooperation with department professional and support staff, consistent with department policies and procedures for operation and clinical practice, meeting all the requirements and obligations of pharmacists on staff. This includes monitoring patient medication regimens and providing appropriate interventions. The PGY1 Pharmacy Resident actively participates in rotation activities, including team meetings, rounds, and other interdisciplinary conferences/meetings that occur.
- Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system.
- Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
- Comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
- Sustain the hospital formulary, minimize non-formulary procurements, utilize therapeutic interchange and promote rational drug therapy selection.
- Complete drug utilization reviews to promote rational drug therapy and implement improvements identified.
- Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
- Support and participate in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include, but not limited to, National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication-related initiatives.
- Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility.
- Participate with various nursing and medical staff committees as necessary.
- Provide in-services to pharmacy, nursing, and/or medical staff. Practice and adhere to the HCA "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
- Serve as a clinical pharmacist when assigned staffing shifts within the pharmacy department and is accountable for the preparation and distribution of all medications to patient care areas, and providing clinical pharmacy services to both inpatient and outpatient physicians, and other hospital personnel.
- Provide prescription services to inpatient/outpatients; checks unit dose medication for appropriate drug, dose, quantity, and packaging integrity; facilitates availability of first doses and specialty items; maintains adequate medication supplies; maintains and enforces the documentation and security of narcotic supplies; checks, medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness; checks transcription of medication orders; update medications on administrative records; provides pharmacokinetic monitoring of patients; receiving specific drugs and ensures that serum concentrations are drawn; monitors parental nutrition; observes for adverse drug reactions; documents all medication incident reports; oversee deliveries to patient care floors; compounds IV medications, including chemotherapy medications; and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Successfully designs and completes IRB submission for approval/exemption of annual pharmacy residency project, as well as develops a manuscript suitable for publication by the end of the residency year, to be approved by the Residency Program Director (RPD). The resident will also present a research findings as a poster and/or podium presentation.
What qualifications you will need:
- Pharmacist must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Must be a graduate of, or candidate for, graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited doctorate degree (PharmD) program
- Pharmacy Practice Residency - PGY1
- BLS must be obtained prior to start date
- ACLS must be obtained prior to start date
Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Resident opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.