Pharmacy Resident
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Description: Norton Healthcare is at present looking to employ Pharmacy Resident right now, this occupation will be reside in Kentucky. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. 216778
About Norton Healthcare
For more than 125 years, Norton Healthcare’s faith heritage has guided its mission to provide quality health care to all those it s! erves. Today, Norton Healthcare is a leading health care system based in Louisville, Ky. It is the area’s third largest private employer, providing care at nearly 140 locations throughout Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. The Louisville-based not-for-profit system includes five Louisville hospitals with more than 1,800 licensed beds; five outpatient centers; 12 Norton Immediate Care Centers; 12,000 employees; more than 600 employed medical providers; and in excess of 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. Norton Healthcare was the 2011 recipient of the prestigious National Quality Forum National Quality Healthcare Award, along with the 2011 Kentucky Hospital Association Quality Award. The organization has consistently been recognized as one of the best places to work in Metro Louisville, the state of Kentucky and nationally. Norton Healthcare and Humana are one of only four national pilot sites, and the only one in Kentucky, to study the Accountable Care Orga! nization (ACO) model through the prestigious Brookings â€" Dar! tmouth ACO Pilot Project. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com .
The Resident’s role is to dispense, compound, label, store, and ensure the proper use of pharmaceutical preparations, contribute to the efficient operation of the department, direct the Pharmacy Technicians and advance the goals of Norton Healthcare. The Resident will complete rotation experiences as part of the residency program. The Resident will be required to complete all requirements of each rotation experience and will be evaluated on the rotational objectives. The Resident uses the principles of pharmaceutical care to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for individual patients. The Resident may provide pharmacy-related education to pharmacists, technicians, other health care practitioners, and the public. It is expected that the Resident shall exercise appropriate judgment in all matters related to the medication use process for neonate/infant (birth to 1 y! ear), pediatric (1-12 years), adolescent (12-18 years), adult (18-65), and geriatrics (over 65 years).
This position requires a high level of cooperative interaction with Healthcare team members, Pharmacy management, Physicians, and patients. Work involves both standardized and non-standardized tasks requiring professional judgment, knowledge and skills. Problem solving and personal interaction skills are required to meet quality and clinical standards of care, while effectively utilizing resources. The resident is responsible for supporting the quality improvement process through professional development, performance monitoring, and indicator improvement. He/She assists the Pharmacy Department leadership to provide effective and efficient use of all resources and for ensuring budget and value proposition targets are met. The resident demonstrates the ability to mentor pharmacy students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
The pharmacy resident will be held to all policies and procedures o! f Norton Healthcare. In addition, as a participant in the residency program, they will be held to the following:
- The duration of the residency is one year (12 months).
- Completion of all rotation experiences and tasks associated with each.
- Resident will be expected to meet deadlines presented at initiation of the residency and as set forth during the course of year. Failure to do so can result in termination (see Dismissal Policy).
- Vacation/Sick Time (Flextime) will be accrued based on Norton Healthcare Policy and Procedure. Vacation requests will be submitted to the Residency Program Director for Review and Approval a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the date(s) requested.
- Personal Professional liability insurance is not required. The resident as well as other employed healthcare professionals at Norton Healthcare are covered under the overall liability umbrella of the organization.
- Dismissal from the program can be imple! mented based on Norton Healthcare Policy and Procedure AND for reasons outlined in the “Residency Dismissal Policy†given to the resident during orientation.
- The resident will follow professional, family and sick leave policies for Norton Healthcare with the understanding that goals and objectives of the residency must be met and lack of completion can result in failure to receive Residency Certificate.
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky within 60 days of graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and aseptic technique. Knowledge of effective clinical interventions in a wide variety of situations in several modalities. Knowledge of nutritional modifications indicated for disease prevention, control and management. Ability to effectively supervise technical personnel. Desired!
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Knowledge of Microsoft! Office
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
Short and Long Term Disability
403b Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
College Savings Plan
Children's Choice Day Care Center
Downtown Fitness Center
Free Parking
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check
Norton Healthcare is an EEO/AA employer
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This occupation will be opened on: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:15:22 GMT