PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

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As a full time, exempt CPS Solutions, LLC Pharmacy Practice Resident (PGY1) at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, you also function a clinical staff pharmacist, participating in education and service in the pharmacy or in a specialty area. Residents interact with other health care professionals to make recommendations regarding drug therapy under the tutelage of a clinical pharmacy preceptor. The resident will receive education and training in various areas of clinical pharmacy. Residents will also be educated in providing drug information and in pharmacy and therapeutics activities. In addition, the resident/clinical staff pharmacist evaluates and interprets orders; compounds; and dispenses medications according to written orders/prescriptions issued by an authorized prescriber.

About the Facility:  Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is a state-of-the-art 456-bed facility offering a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, three Family Health Centers, and the only Burn Center serving San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

About the Pharmacies:  Arrowhead provides both Outpatient and Inpatient Pharmacy Services. The Inpatient Pharmacy is open 24/7, 365 days a year while the Outpatient Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-9:00pm and weekends and holidays from 8:00am-7:30pm. The pharmacies utilize Epic, FSI, and Pyxis.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, prevent, assess, and resolve medication-related problems to ensure a safe and optimal patient outcome
• Promote, through criteria based protocols, clinically rational drug therapy and sound pharmaceutical care

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Selected for Arrowhead PGY-1 Residency Program through the ASHP Residency Match Program
• Able to obtain State of California Pharmacist license during the residency program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services  
• Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary team or committee
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
• Problem solving ability and analytical thinking

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $55,000 to $85,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.