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MCJCHV Rx Services

Job Summary:

** ASHP Match Participants Only **

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident - Term Professional-Monthly
Expected Start Date: TBD (July 2025)

Job Summary:

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (Monroe Carell) Post-Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Pediatric Pharmacy Residency program is a 12-month, full-time residency, accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
The mission of the PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residency is to transition PGY1 residency graduates from generalist practice to specialized practice that meets the needs of pediatric patients. The resident will be involved with active inpatient services which includes multiple levels of critical care and acute care. If desired, Monroe Carell PGY2 residents will be able to focus in a particular area of pediatrics (e.g. critical care, ID, heme/onc, etc). Graduates are well equipped to be fully integrated members of the interdisciplinary pediatric care team and able to make complex pharmacotherapy recommendations. In addition, graduates are experienced in short-term research in pediatric pharmacotherapy, excel in their ability to teach other health professionals, and possess the experience necessary to exercise leadership for pediatric practice in the health system.
Our residency program will provide each resident with specific learning experiences designed to enable the resident to expand the scope of his/her practice skills. The resident will be evaluated on ASHP goals/objectives as assigned on various learning experiences (rotations, longitudinal experiences, presentations, etc.) throughout the year. The ASHP Residency Learning System and PharmAcademic is used extensively, which offers the resident a tailored, personalized, and progressive learning experience throughout the year.
This residency will tentatively begin on July 1, 2025 with one residency position available. PGY2 specialty residencies require the successful completion of a PGY1 residency year and pharmacy licensure in the state of Tennessee. VUMC pharmacy residency positions beginning in 2025 for postgraduate year one (PGY1) or postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency programs are offered to applicants through the ASHP Resident Matching Program (the "Match"). The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is responsible for establishing the Rules of the Match, and for monitoring the implementation of the Match. The administration and conduct of the Match are carried out by National Matching Services Inc. on behalf of ASHP.
Key Responsibilities:
A broad range of experiences are incorporated into the residency curriculum. Didactic discussions, reading assignments, case presentations, written assignments, or direct patient care experiences will allow the pediatric pharmacy resident to understand and appreciate the implications of areas including but not limited to neonatal and pediatric intensive care, infectious disease principles and pediatric disease states both unique and common. Comprehensive care of these patients includes the full scope of their pharmacotherapeutic needs regardless of their admission diagnosis. Residents will develop expertise in pharmacotherapy of typical chronic and acute medical conditions occurring in pediatric patients.
Residents will have the opportunity to gain teaching experience and assist preceptors with teaching pharmacy students from the local colleges of pharmacy and possibly PGY1 Pharmacy residents from our own institution, with an optional teaching certificate provided by one of the local colleges of pharmacy. The resident will also have opportunities to provide didactic lectures to pharmacy students, medical students, as well as in-service presentations to pharmacy and nursing staff. The resident will gain experience in giving formal presentations and completing pharmacy research projects with a manuscript suitable for publication. Required learning experiences include one month each of PCCU, NICU, pediatric medicine, oncology, ID, project/research and longitudinal rotations including staffing, clinical on call and practice management. Elective and other learning experiences, such as cardiology, ED, GI, neurology, stem cell transplant, solid organ transplant and more, will be tailored to the resident's interests. Staffing requirements vary but the resident will gain extensive experience in pharmacy operations, including but not limited to, the sterile products, central dispensing, narcotic procedures and assisting with clinical pharmacy coverage and monitoring throughout the year.
Position Qualifications (Required):
Applicants must submit their application in the PhORCAS application portal by January 2nd. Interested applicants should submit the following through PhORCAS: curriculum vitae, letter of interest, three letters of reference and official pharmacy school transcripts. References should have comments on at least 50% of the items with at least two references from clinical preceptors preferred. No formal letter of recommendation upload necessary. Applicants invited to interview must complete an online application with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for the Monroe Carell PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency.
Applicants are required to be a graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program and an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency. Unrestricted licensure to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Tennessee must be obtained by July 31st of their residency year. Residents who are not fully licensed by this date will have modifications to their scheduled responsibilities. Failure to obtain Tennessee licensure by October 1st will result in dismissal from the residency program and termination from employment at VUMC, unless licensure is anticipated by October 31st. Verification of professional degree conferred, as well as Tennessee Pharmacist licensure occurs in accordance with VUMC policy.
Additional Qualification Information:
VUMC will conduct pre-employment background checks on all final candidates for all positions in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The background check process will begin after a contingent offer of employment is made and accepted by the selected/matched residency candidate. Pharmacy employees and candidates who are conditionally offered employment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will also be tested for compliance with alcohol and drug use in accordance with VUMC policy.
Fringe Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO), travel support to attend professional meetings, health insurance, relocation allowance and other benefits.
For additional information go to: https://www.vumc.org/department-pharmacy/monroe-carell-jr-childrens-hospital-pharmacy-residencies

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

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