2025-04-30
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Egg Harbor Township
New Jersey
08234
United States
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Varies
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-36828
Hours Per Week 40
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Pharmacy
Location: Atlantic City
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
Minimum Qualifications:
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required from an ACPE-accredited college
• Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required of acceptance, by September 1st.
• Proficiency with computer, data analytic and clinical applications required; good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Pharmacy Residents will be required to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (December) and the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents (May).
GENERAL
The post-graduate year one (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency Program at AtlantiCare is accredited by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). It consists of 12 months of general training and experience beginning on the third Monday in June. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Residency goals, objectives, and evaluation processes are consistent with the accreditation standards developed by ASHP. The position appointed is under the AtlantiCare Health System and is therefore subject to all employee requirements as well as policies and procedures set forth by the institution.
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Pharmacy Residency participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program (RMP). Residents will have completed and matched AtlantiCare in the most recent RMP conducted by National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS)
POSITION SUMMARY
Hospital Pharmacy:
The Pharmacy Resident ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to established procedures and standards, in support of high quality patient care. The Resident interprets, evaluates and verifies medication orders accurately assessing for drug-drug, drug-allergy and drug-disease state interactions. The Resident provides drug information to clinicians and patients. It is the responsibility of the Resident to maintain accurate and complete records on all patient profiles and controlled drug substances as required by law. The Resident properly manages pharmaceutical inventories and maintains emergency drug supplies, automated dispensing machines and general medication security on the nursing units. This position directs and verifies the Pharmacy Technician's work. The Resident will be responsible for maintaining competency and participating in various clinical programs such as Anticoagulation Management, Pharmacokinetic Monitoring, Adverse Drug Event Monitoring, patient care rounding, pharmacotherapy optimization and general medication safety.
By participating in educational activities, the Pharmacy Resident assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE:
Pharmacy Residents will be required to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (December), New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Meeting & Exhibition (March),and the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents (May).
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Doctor of Pharmacy degree required from an ACPE-accredited college
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required of acceptance, by September 1st. ACLS Preferred, CPR Preferred
EXPERIENCE: Proficiency with computer, data analytic and clinical applications required; good communication and interpersonal skills required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Pharmacy Resident demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool and as assigned annually.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential exists for exposure to the hazards and risk in the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Requires the ability to stand approximately 60% of the time and requires occasional reaching.
The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Residency Program Director.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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