Pharmacy Resident PGY1

Job Summary (Rephrased):
This position offers a twelve-month pharmacy residency experience designed to develop and refine the skills necessary for a successful career as a clinical pharmacist in a health system setting. The resident will rotate through various pharmacy services to gain hands-on knowledge and build expertise in diverse areas of pharmacy practice.

Education & Experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited pharmacy school is required.

• Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Licensure & Certification:

• Must obtain registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within four weeks of starting the residency program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to hospital standards and contribute to a collaborative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.

2. Complete core rotations in areas such as Practice Management, Drug Information, and Ambulatory Care to develop essential clinical knowledge.

3. Participate in elective rotations to broaden experience in specific areas of interest within hospital pharmacy practice.

4. Perform the duties of a staff pharmacist in the inpatient pharmacy to build practical skills.

5. Conduct clinical research and participate in drug evaluation projects.

6. Maintain thorough documentation to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

7. Stay current with developments in the pharmacy field and support continuous learning for self and others.

8. Engage in quality improvement initiatives in support of departmental goals and best practices.

9. Set personal goals and contribute to departmental planning to support both individual growth and program success.

10. Deliver patient care that is appropriate to the developmental and age-specific needs of the population served.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding medications and treatment plans.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, infections, latex, and chemotherapy agents is possible.

• Must work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, noise, and shifting priorities.

• Work may involve high-stakes decision-making impacting patient outcomes.

• Schedule and work areas may change based on department and patient needs.

About Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist:
Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nationally recognized academic medical center and an integral part of Advocate Health—the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. The system includes an 885-bed tertiary care hospital, five community hospitals, a children’s hospital, and more than 300 locations offering primary and specialty care, supported by a network of over 2,700 physicians.

The Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of this health system, leads in innovative medical education and research through Wake Forest Innovations, which advances healthcare through novel technologies and biomedical discoveries.

Organizational Integration:
Atrium Health and Wake Forest Baptist have joined together to enhance patient care, transform medical education, and drive economic growth throughout the region. Applicants should note that while applications are submitted through the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, follow-up communication may come from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team.

Our Mission, Vision, and Culture:

Mission:
To improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing – for all.

Vision:
To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments:

• Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is valued.

• Unity: We collaborate as one team to achieve excellence.

• Trust: We act with integrity in all we do.

• Innovation: We challenge the status quo to improve today and shape tomorrow.

• Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all we do.

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