Pharmacy Resident - Now Hiring

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Resident today with Methodist Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Resident you will demonstrate proficiency in all basic staff pharmacist functions to include provision of age appropriate drug therapy and pharmaceutical care such as medication use evaluation (MUE), MAR reconciliation, drug therapy monitoring/duplication, medication history, provision of drugs in emergency situations, and food/drug interaction counseling. You will serve as a resource person for medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff and participate in the development of new services, systems and skills within the Pharmacy Department. 

What will you do in this role: 

• As a Pharmacy Resident you will complete all assigned learning objectives in the areas of pharmacy practice management, ambulatory care, acute pharmacy practice, drug information, elective rotations; developing a Medication Utilization Evaluation (MUE); and completion of one major project for presentation at a national meeting of pharmacy practitioners. 
• You will assist the Residency Program Director, Pharmacy Director and Pharmacy Operations Manager by attending assigned department, hospital, and medical staff meetings and providing constructive suggestions to problem solve, assist with maintaining productivity standards and setting a positive atmosphere for professional development. 
• You will evaluate medication orders for patients of all age groups and performs monitoring and other activities associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care to ensure appropriate prescribing, route, and method of administration and monitoring for adverse drug therapy events. 
• You will assume management/supervisor roles by serving as Pharmacy Manager on Call and through supervision of technical support personnel in the drug preparation and distribution systems, performing final dispensing check of all medication orders and completing required documentation. 
• You will assure compliance of state and federal regulatory requirements through appropriate documentation of medication and narcotic processing and ensures departmental and physician adherence to the Methodist Health System formulary. 
• You will provide consultative services to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals in the design of patient-specific medication treatment plans which achieve clearly identified therapeutic outcomes, to include pharmacokinetic monitoring, medication risk avoidance, therapeutic optimization, or other contributions to patient care. 

What qualifications will you need:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Current registered pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy graduates: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy AND obtain licensure within 60 days from the date of hire. 

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Resident opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.