Overview
The PharmMD Residency Program provides training and experiences to develop skills in medication therapy management (MTM) services delivered to health plans, self-insured employers and other contracted entities. The intent of the program is to provide the resident with training and experiences that are representative of 3-5 years of practice experience and will position the graduated resident to be a leader in the health care industry in areas related to pharmacy and medication therapy management.
Experience
This position requires a PharmD degree and a willingness to learn and experience new opportunities. Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office capabilities with a willingness to learn advanced skills are expected. The residency will be located in Brentwood, Tennessee at PharmMD’s corporate office. Primary working hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday, however additional hours are expected. The resident will have multiple projects throughout the year, including a capstone project with the expectation of presenting the project at a national pharmacy association annual meeting.
Focus Areas
- MTM program design, implementation, and delivery
- Teaching/overseeing pharmacy students on rotation at PharmMD
- Quality improvement
- Account management
- Sales
- Marketing
- System development
- Result methodology
- New product development
Other Areas
- Assisting in training of pharmacists to deliver MTM services
- Delivering MTM services directly to client members
- Assisting in Quality Improvement committee
- Assessing and developing new clinical rules
- Assisting account managers and sales team as needed for on-site client meetings
- Evaluating data for reporting to the client
- Identifying a project that would be appropriate to present at a pharmacy meeting (AMCP, TPA or other appropriate pharmacy meeting)
Residency Strengths
- Performing comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs)
- Building MAPs and PMRs to send to patients and physicians
- Assisting with quarterly campaigns, targeted medication reviews (TMRs)
- Interaction with physicians
- Assessing and developing reports
- Experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and Star Ratings
- Incorporates unique business opportunities
Residency Information
| Duration/Type: | 12 month residency |
| Number of Positions: | 1-2 |
| Application Deadline: | January 20 |
| Starting Date: | July 2 |
| Estimated Stipend: | $50,000 |
| Interview Required: | Yes |
| Benefits: |
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Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Anticipated PharmD from an ACPE accredited degree program with eligibility for Tennessee licensure by July 31 of residency year; and anticipated licensure no later than August 31 of residency year
- Completed Application for PharmMD MTM Residency Program**
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Pharmacy school academic transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
- PharmMD MTM Residency Program Checklist
**Application for 2012/2013 residency is closed.**
If interested in 2013/2014 residency, check this website in October 2012.
PharmMD MTM Residency Program
Coordinator:
Debi Armstrong, PharmD
Debi.armstrong@pharmmd.com