Training That Prepares You for a Clinical Career

At Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinic, we strongly believe in the effectiveness of patient-centered, clinical pharmacy practice; it is a philosophy that is supported across the Providence organization. The purpose of the PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certifications, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Post-Graduate Year 1 Residency Program

Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is designed to meet the requirements outlined by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Residents receive training and experience in clinical, administrative, and distributive pharmacy. Each resident completes a project related to pharmacy practice. Our affiliation with Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers numerous academic opportunities.

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency offers the benefit of a unique training program. The wide variety of rotations and learning experiences within the ambulatory setting is a strength of our program. Required transplant and obstetrics experiences produce a well-rounded graduate by offering residents an opportunity to follow patients during admission at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. Everything you learn about pharmacy practice will be based in our patient-centered mission of providing compassionate care.

Staffing requirements provide hands-on experience which exposes residents to real-life clinical and operational situations. Upon successful completion of the first clinical rotation residents will begin staffing in the clinic. Staffing shifts will become more diverse as the resident progresses through their rotations. A strong commitment to patient care and clinical orientation/training along with ongoing support ensure successful staffing experiences.

You’ll Be Trained in One of Washington’s Leading Clinics

The Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinic offers a full range of clinical services and has been recognized as a National Center of Excellence for Anticoagulation and our sister clinic in North Spokane is recognized as a Joint Commission Best Practice site. The clinic’s scope offers numerous opportunities for learning how to manage a wide variety of disease states.

You’ll Be Part of a Progressive Pharmacy Team

Our commitment to patient care has clinical pharmacists providing services to a wide group of patients. The pharmacists are relied on as a valuable member of the care team. Pharmacists provide oversight and input in medication therapy by participating in profile review and intervention, dosing protocols, drug information, clinic & medical staff education, committee participation and protocol development. These longstanding practices have resulted in excellent relationships with our community, medical, and nursing staffs.

The clinical pharmacy services provide the basis for a wide variety of rotations. Under the direct supervision of their pharmacist preceptor, residents are actively engaged in each aspect of the care carried out by the pharmacy team.

Expand Your Pharmacy Leadership Skills

Residents will complete a quality improvement project related to a particular aspect of pharmacy practice, which will span the length of their residency and provide numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills. Projects focus on areas of need which ensures appropriate level of support for successful completion. During the pharmacy administration rotation, the resident will work with leaders to develop and improve processes; and attend department, hospital and system meetings.

Rotations Offered

Required Longitudinal Experiences

• Staffing
• Community Outreach
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Quality Improvement
• Teaching Certificate

Required Block Experiences

• Anticoagulation
• Anticoagulation Triage
• Disease State Management
• Management
• Obstetrics
• Orientation
• Primary Care
• Transplant
• Internal Medicine

Elective Block Experiences

• Geriatrics
• Heart Transplant
• Transitions of Care
• Emergency Medicine

Take Advantage of Our Affiliation with Washington State University (WSU)

Our relationship with the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences affords our residents many opportunities throughout the year. As a resident, you will have teaching opportunities throughout the curriculum, including; didactic lectures, small group teaching in Applied Patient Care Laboratory, journal club and assistance with precepting 4th-year students on rotations. In the broadest sense, our affiliation encourages an academically motivated environment. Our residents obtain adjunct faculty status as Clinical Instructors and complete the advanced teaching certificate program offered by WSU.

You Get the Support of One the West’s Largest Health Care Organizations

Providence St. Joseph Health System is one of the largest health care providers in the West with facilities in Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico, Texas and California. One of the reasons new pharmacy graduates and residents decide to join us is that our clinical setting allows them to actively practice what they have trained to do. The direct involvement in patient care and patient contact allows you to experience the rewards that come from the development of a practitioner-patient relationship. Implementation of a system-wide electronic medical record has allowed us to provide efficient and quality care to all patients within Providence across the continuum of care.

Receive Salary, Benefits and Travel Opportunities

Pharmacy residents will be employees of Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinic and will qualify for employee benefits. The resident benefits package will include medical, prescription, vision, dental (for you and your dependents) and paid time off. The residency program supports travel to state, regional and national meetings.

Spokane and the Inland Northwest

Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinic is located in Spokane, Washington. The area is surrounded by a variety of nature and landscapes including rolling wheat fields, forests, snow-capped mountains and clear lakes, with a river at the center of the city. Spokane has four seasons which accommodates a wide variety of outdoor activities. There are several surrounding farms, such as Greenbluff, that offer a variety of u-pick fruit seasons and family-friendly activities. With several colleges nearby, there are plenty of sporting leagues and community events, including Hoopfest (the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world) and Bloomsday (the second largest timed road race in America).

To Apply

To be eligible for the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Residency, please complete the following as required by PhORCAS no later than January 3, 2020.

• A one-page letter of interest, stating reasons for applying
– Please note that any letter greater than one page and/or with font smaller than 10 point will not be reviewed
• An updated curriculum vitae
• Three letters of professional recommendations
– Please note that only the first three letters of recommendation submitted will be reviewed
• One official copy of college of pharmacy transcripts

Contact Information

Bridget Eller, PharmD, CACP
PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Providence Sacred Heart Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinic
105 West 8th Ave, Suite 350E, Spokane, WA 99204
509-474-2232
bridget.eller@providence.org