Pharmacy Resident-Exempt

As part of the extensive training residents will receive, PGY1 residents will be able to identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems, participate as active members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, provide education to various healthcare providers and patients, conduct effective research and medication-use-evaluations, and demonstrate leadership skills. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

Become competent in management of the pharmacy distribution system in order to work independently in any position within the Pharmacy. Participate in committee activities. . Enhance communication and drug information provision provided by the Pharmacy to healthcare workers and patients. Actively participate in the education of pharmacy students. The resident is expected to develop the ability and confidence to independently practice in all clinical settings in the hospital.

Minimum Training and Education:  Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required prior to beginning the residency year.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: All residents MUST be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. If you are unable to get your pharmacist license the start, you will need to apply and have on hand your South Carolina Pharmacy Intern license. All residents must have basic life support (BLS) certification prior to beginning residency.

Eligible for a SC Pharmacist License or A pharmacist awaiting licensure must be within 6 weeks of graduation from an accredited pharmacy school, possess a South Carolina pharmacy intern license, and be in good standing to take the state Board exams following graduation. A pharmacist license is required within 6 months of hire date.

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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