Resident, PGYI Managed Care Pharmacy

The PGYI Managed Care Pharmacy Residency provides the opportunity and guidance necessary for the resident to acquire intensive training, knowledge and educational experiences as a clinical pharmacist in a managed care organization. The resident provides support to clinical pharmacy services, pharmacy operations and pharmacy support services; comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Kaiser Permanente members in medication management programs; the medical group by participation in projects regarding appropriate use of medication therapy; and other clinical services or activities in the managed care setting.

• Practices patient, population and medication therapy management during rotations as assigned.
• Conducts tasks and projects assigned throughout the residency year. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting initiatives in service rotations, assisting in the research and preparation of regional pharmacy newsletters; preparing and presenting comprehensive drug reviews as assigned for the Regional Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; participation in national and regional residency showcases and conferences; and assisting in the recruitment of new residents.
• Provides drug information to pharmacy staff, health care providers and members. Prepares and conducts ongoing educational sessions, including continuing education programs, on medication therapy.
• Assists in implementation of region-wide drug use management programs. Develops and analyzes medication use reports to ensure appropriate use of medications and identify areas of opportunity for improved medication use within the managed care system and with individual providers.
• Conducts tasks and projects within systems integration and support to provide end users with pharmacy related content in Kaiser Permanentes electronic medical record (EMR) system; addresses support requests related to medications, formularies and interface issues; and creates and maintains smartsets to facilitate faster and more accurate ordering for procedures and protocols.
• Assists the pharmacy benefits team to design and develop market competitive, cost-effective, quality based drug benefits, which meet applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Develops and supports projects that ensure the end-to-end logistics of medication procurement and distribution.
• Performs general dispensing and counseling duties of a pharmacist, supporting pharmacy services.
• Provides support for mentoring students, including monthly orientation and journal club sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or
• Have a degree in pharmacy meeting minimum educational requirements for pharmacist licensure in Virginia and Maryland or
• Have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Associations of Board of Pharmacy (NABP).

• Pharmacist License (District of Columbia) within 4 months of hire OR Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (Maryland) within 4 months of hire OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) required at hire OR Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (Virginia) within 4 months of hire

• Resident must be a licensed Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date. Residents who are not licensed as a pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date will be dismissed from the program and employment will be terminated.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated writing ability.
• Ability to collaborate well with pharmacists, technicians, prescribers, and other health care professionals.
• Strives for excellence in quality of work.
• Possesses skills that support efficient and consistent practices for completing work and meeting deadlines.
• Expected to travel to Kaiser Permanente locations in VA, MD and DC and other locales for conferences and seminars.
• Residents making application to the residency program must participate in and adhere to the rules of the Residency Matching Program (RMP) process.

• Demonstrates composure during peak times of activity
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication to the pharmacy profession and flexible approach to work.
• Licensure in the District of Columbia is optional.