A pharmacy resident is a licensed pharmacist enrolled in a one-year training program in pharmacy practice.  Residents perform all duties of a clinical pharmacist and clinical pharmacy specialist and are involved in a number of departmental and hospital –wide projects.  Residents are also involved in precepting students from various schools of pharmacy.

Education: 

Requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy. A license to practice pharmacy in Alabama is required by September 1 of the year in which the residency was begun.

Experience:

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program

• Residents should be licensed as a pharmacist in Alabama as soon as possible upon acceptance to the PGY-2 residency programs. If not licensed upon starting the residency program, the resident must obtain an Alabama pharmacist license by September 1 of the year in which the residency was begun. Failure to obtain such licensure by September 1 will result in dismissal from the program, unless circumstances beyond the control of the resident exist. In such cases, the RPD and RAC will review the situation and make a determination as to how to proceed. If an extension is granted, the resident must obtain said licensure as soon as possible. If deemed necessary, the resident’s length of training may be extended – with or without pay as dictated by hospital budget – to allow for at least 10 months of overlapping licensure and residency training.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be proficient in mathematics.  Must be able to manage time wisely to complete necessary projects.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al