Resident - Pharmacy - 992580

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for development of personal professional competence in patient centered care and in pharmacy operational services, as well as for meeting practice, clinical, and other academic responsibilities assigned by preceptor.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Manages and improves the medication-use process.
2. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management with interdisciplinary teams.
3. Provides medication and practice-related education/training.
4. Utilizes medical informatics.
5. Conducts pharmacy research.
6. Contributes to formulary decisions.
7. Works with students.
8. Participates in core laboratories.
9. Teaches/lectures courses.
10. Provides other pharmacy services.
11. Provides Pharmacist coverage at appropriate practice site(s) as determined by Residency Program Director.
12. Completes other projects as required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Advance knowledge of medication therapy.
2. English Language - Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills:
1. Demonstrated project management skills.
2. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
3. Instructing - Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.
4. Learning Strategies - Proficient skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
5. Active Learning - Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
7. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
8. Computing – technical skills with basic computing software and programs.

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
2. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
3. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
4. Organized – The ability to maintain and coordinate across multiple calendars while adhering to various college and university policies.
5. Diversity sensitivity – The ability to be inclusive, embracing diverse students and colleagues working relations with respect, dignity, and equality.
6. Confidential – The ability to handle student and university data with confidentiality and with absolute discretion.
7. Collegial – The ability to cooperate congenially with College and University administration, co-workers, staff, students, and other university personnel.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. Manual Dexterity
5. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, including but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
7. Must be able to work in a clinical setting.
8. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
9. May be required to work nights or weekends.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Must be licensed in the State of Florida/Puerto Rico within 90 days of hire. Requirement may be extended an additional 30 days in exceptional circumstances.

2. For incoming PGY2 residents, must have completed a PGY1 Residency by June 30 prior to hire.

Required Education: Doctoral Degree

Major (if required: Pharm.D.

Required Experience: N/A

Preferred Qualifications: 

Be registered for the match (ASHP Resident Matching Program, administered by National Matching Services) and have applied to the College of Pharmacy's program through PhORCAS.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.