Pharmacist Resident - CA

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. 

Required Education and Experience: 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.

Required Licensure and Certifications: 

• Active Pharmacy Intern license if required by the state 
• BLS-CPR

Preferred Licensure and Certifications:

• ACLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

• Obtain Active Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works required within 3 months - once pharmacist license obtained, Intern Pharmacist is no longer required for tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmacy profession.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and techniques relating to the compounding and dispensing of medications.  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmaceutical practice within the acute and ambulatory settings
• Skills in multidisciplinary team involvement with direct patient care
• Computer applications such as Microsoft Office

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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