
Pharmacy Resident PGY1 MGH
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryThe purpose of this PGY1 residency program is to provide residents the opportunity to build upon their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education. Residents participate in numerous learning experiences, including providing patient care in various settings, completing a clinical research project, precepting pharmacy students and interns, and educating other disciplines.
Upon completion of this program, pharmacy residents will be well-prepared for clinical pharmacy practice and patient care. Responsible for optimizing patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy. Residents must provide proof of education and have a State Pharmacy License at the start of the program.
Candidates must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Massachusetts (such as being a graduate or candidate for graduation from an ACPE-accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation; or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee certificate from NABP).
For PGY2 Candidates: Proof of enrollment in and successful completion of a PGY1 residency experience must be provided within 30 calendar days of PGY2 start date.
Must be already matched via the National Matching Service https://natmatch.com/ashprmp
IMPORTANT NOTE: This position requires a Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only - OR - Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Performs all duties associated with the Registered Pharmacist position within the scope of licensure.
-Initiates and documents pharmacist interventions to change prescribing where required.
-Participates in patient care rounds as appropriate.
-Contributes to and participates in the department's medication use evaluation plan, including but not limited to Clinical Management Initiatives (CMI).
-Reviews current medical/pharmacy literature regularly for recent developments in disease state therapeutics as well as new product development.
-Provides health professionals with drug information and/or references.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Intern [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Pharmacy experience 0-1 year preferred and Experience with computer word processing 1-2 years required and Some experience with spreadsheets or databases and other computer software 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and personal computers.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$48,547.20 - $69,409.60/Annual
Grade
5
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