The Pharmacy Resident shall train to serve as a competent clinical pharmacist capable of practicing in multiple settings alone and as a multi-disciplinary team member with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other paramedical personnel. He/she shall provide clinical services involving Pharmacokinetics, TPN, Anticoagulation, and Critical Care Medicine employing pharmaceutical care precepts. He/she shall provide Ambulatory Care Pharmacy services to patients at PIH Medication Management Clinic and Family Practice Center including: Disease Management Clinic services, provision of drug information services to patients, physicians, and Family Practice clinic staff. He/she shall conduct Drug Utilization Evaluations (DUE’s), Quality Improvement projects, Performance Improvement projects, provide continuing education lectures, and prepare the Pharmacy Newsletter. He/she shall complete an approved project for presentation at the Western States’ Residency Conference. He/she shall successfully complete the Goals and Objectives outlined by ASHP for the Residency Program.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Possess the ability to effectively communicate through verbal/written communications to the medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
• Possess the ability to write and relate medication information in a clear, concise, and professional manner as is appropriate for the Pharmacy Newsletter.
• Must be able to master the provision of pharmaceutical care in the management of multiple disease states and apply them in the appropriate setting (i.e. hospital, ambulatory).
• Possess the ability to critically think, gain knowledge of medication related  policies/protocols utilized in a given setting, evidence of continuous professional training, excellent computer, and ability to prioritize is required. 

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy, possesses a PharmD degree, and must have registered for or taken the necessary pharmacist licensure exams and have licensure pending.
• Become a California Registered Pharmacist by October 1^st of the residency year and maintain licensure in good standing.
• Must have a current BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card from the American Heart Association.

 Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year working experience as a California Registered Intern in a hospital setting.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

About PIH Health

PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes. We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare. We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. Why PIH Health? Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here. PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.

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