The Managed Care Residency program will provide the resident with exposure to and experience in all aspects of pharmacy practice in a managed care setting. The resident will develop a solid foundation in management, clinical and operational functions. This program will prepare the resident to assume managerial, clinical or operational responsibilities within a managed care organization. During the twelve months program the resident will also develop and contribute to pharmacy programs within the organization.
Note: This program is currently not accredited by AMCP/ASHP. Accreditation is being sought. Program Objectives The resident is expected to:
Manage the financial and clinical components of a pharmacy benefit.
Conduct basic pharmacoeconomic research.
Explain the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics of common disease states encountered in the ambulatory setting.
Demonstrate appropriate oral and written presentation skills with pharmacists, physicians, other healthcare professionals, employers and members.
Develop teaching skills through assistance with student preceptorship.
Rotations Core Rotations Ambulatory Care - 5 weeks
Ambulatory Dispensing/Retail Pharmacy - 5 weeks
Business Administration - 5 weeks
Disease Management - 5 weeks
Drug Information - 5 weeks
Formulary Management/Contracting - 5 weeks
Pharmacoeconomic Assessment - 5 weeks
Utilization Management - 5 weeks
Elective Rotations Adult Internal Medicine (Hospital based) - 5 weeks
Case Management - 5 weeks
Infectious Disease (Hospital based) - 5 weeks
Legal and Regulatory Affairs - 5 weeks
Long-Term Care - 5 weeks
Medication Safety - 5 weeks
Mental Health Management - 5 weeks
Provider Contracting - 5 weeks
Quality Improvement - 5 weeks
Resident Activities Some of the tools we use to provide pharmaceutical care include:
Disease state management
Drug benefit design
Evaluation of products for formulary review/contracting
Formulary management
Guideline development
Individual and population-based case management
Legal and regulatory affairs
Market pharmacy benefit management to employers
P & T Committee presentations
Pharmacoeconomics/Outcomes Research
Presentations to the community and healthcare system staff
Prior authorization
QA/QI activities
Utilization Management
Work with networks (physician, pharmacy, ancillary)
Resident Responsibilities The resident is expected to:
Attend and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meetings
Attend and participate in Formulary Utilization Meetings
Attend and participate in the Physician Advisory Committee (PAC)
Attend any other appropriate meetings during a specific rotation
Attend staff meetings
Complete a minimum of one article for the provider newsletter
Complete a minimum of one article for the pharmacy newsletter
Complete a residency research project
Complete at least one drug use evaluation and present at P & T Committee
Complete at least one formulary review and present at P & T Committee
Complete at least one pharmacoeconomic analysis
Participate in contract negotiations for at least one drug product
Participate in monthly pharmacy journal club
Present at least one 1-hour continuing education program to the clinical pharmacy staff
Present research results at a residency conference (Eastern or Souteastern Sates)
Student oversight
Work in the preauthorization area 4-8 hours per week
Requirements of Residency Applicants Applicants should submit the following materials to the managed care pharmacy residency coordinator by January 15th:
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Three professional letters of reference
Transcripts of all pharmacy related education (copies of official transcripts are acceptable)
Personal statement of career goals
Other requirements: Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent experience
An on-site interview
Eligible for Virginia licensure
Stipend and Benefits Two weeks of paid vacation and uninterrupted stipend during minor illness is included. A health insurance plan is provided. Travel assistance is provided for continuing education events and other professional activities.
Interest Form If you are interested in learning more about the Managed Care Residency program, Please use the Sentara
Contact Us Form, and be sure to include "Attn: Pharmacy Residency Coordinator" in the comments area.
You can also download and complete the Pharmacy Residency Application (PDF File) and mail it to:
Deno Sebastion
Director Pharmacy Managed Care
Sentara Health Plan
4417 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach VA 23462