Pharmacy Resident -PGY1

The TriHealth Pharmacy Residency Program offers a structured, ASHP‑accredited one‑year training experience designed to develop clinical pharmacy skills through hands‑on practice and mentorship. Residents function as clinical pharmacists while completing diverse learning experiences supported by continuous feedback from experienced preceptors. The program includes completion of a major research project and operational experience through central pharmacy staffing every other weekend. TriHealth provides a collaborative learning environment focused on professional growth, clinical excellence, and patient‑centered care.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours:

• Full time, 80 hours biweekly
• Shift varies
• Weekend and Holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit our benefits page:  https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits   

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study in Pharmacy 
• Must be a graduate or candidate for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation)
• Must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Ohio 
• Must be licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Ohio within 90 days of the start of the residency 
• Clinical Pharmacy experience 

Job Overview:
The pharmacy resident provides all the functions of a clinical pharmacist as part of a one year structured training program to develop the resident's skills and knowledge. Residents are supervised by program preceptors for each of their assigned learning experiences. The primary source for ongoing development is continual two-way feedback between residents and preceptors; as such, the resident is required to complete all assigned evaluations through the use of PharmAcademic. 

The residency program director determines program requirements in adherence to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists accreditation standards, and is responsible for the overall training program. All responsibilities of the resident are fully documented in the residency manual. As part of this training program, the resident will complete a major research project. Additionally, the resident is required to provide ongoing pharmaceutical care in the form of staffing the central pharmacy every other weekend for the duration of the residency year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care assessment and treatment to patients in critical care areas. Participates in multidisciplinary patient care teams and assists in pathway and protocol development.
• Provides clinical information and education to a wide variety of disciplines through one-on-one and group discussion.
• Drug distribution skills including order entry, clarification if needed, accuracy of checking, technician supervision and timely delivery.
• Documents monitoring activities and interventions including the clinical and economic impact of patient care monitoring.
• Demonstrates initiative in accepting additional projects. Seeks areas of improvement.
• Communicates relevant information to other department members.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development, particularly in the area of ongoing clinical education.
   

Other Job-Related Information:

• Essential functions of the pharmacy resident include, but are not limited to: Performs all the essential functions of a Clinical Pharmacist. Solves problems in the medication use process for patients and the organization.
• Identifies and engages in organizational and department quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use process, and pharmacy operations.
• Educates and trains pharmacy and medical residents, students, interns, colleagues and other health care professionals as well as supervises pharmacy technicians, residents, interns, or trainees in their job tasks.
• Responsible for the medication use process of preparing and dispensing medications following medication use policy and all laws, regulations, and standards applicable to pharmacy practice.
• Assesses appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provides effective information to varied audiences including patients, other health care professions, and peers.
• Meets all the program requirements of a resident as outlined in the residency manual.
• Conducts a major research project.
   

Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Occasionally
Color Vision - Rarely
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.
Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!