The PGY1 managed care pharmacy resident will have an opportunity to learn across the continuum of care in an environment which places the care and improvement of human life above all else. Residents will improve patient outcomes, quality care standardization, and operational efficiencies through the application of population health management and managed care pharmacy principles, standards, and best practices. This includes support for interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including corporate and state Medicaid committee involvement.

Required Learning Experiences: 

• Orientation 
• Transitions of Care 
• Population Health Management & Data Analytics 
• Pharmaceutical Strategic Sourcing 
• Clinical Decision Making and Leadership 
• Health Policy 
• Formulary and Benefit Design 
• Medication Procurement & Utilization
• Fundamentals & Practical Applications in Managed Care (longitudinal)
• Acute Clinical Pharmacy Practice (longitudinal)
• Research and Project Management (longitudinal)
• Comparative Effectiveness Research (longitudinal)
• Medication Management Seminar Series (longitudinal)

Elective Learning Experiences:

• Medication Use Safety
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Teaching and Learning Program (TLP) Certificate

Sites of Practice:

• HCA Healthcare Clinical Services Group (Corporate Office)
• HCA Healthcare Physician Services Group 
• HealthTrust Purchasing Group
• TennCare Medicaid/Cover Rx
• Other local HCA Healthcare facilities and practices

As a member of a well-integrated and trusted team of 8 pharmacy residents, the PGY1 managed care pharmacy resident serves in leadership roles within the residency class and is mentored by PGY2 residents, as well as serve as a mentor within the layered-learning model with pharmacy students. HCA Healthcare has strong ties to the three local schools of pharmacy and involvement with several others nationwide.

After Residency: This program will prepare the candidate for positions including, but not limited to: Post-Graduate Year 2 training, managed care organization/health plan, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory compliance or quality assurance and improvement at a hospital or system level.

In addition to a competitive salary, residents also enjoy additional benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available through the University of Tennessee
• Travel allowance for participation in professional meetings
• Free parking and access to corporate gym/workout facility