UCI Health Pharmacy Residency Programs

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PGY-2 Informatics

 

Program Overview & Goals

The PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics and Automation residency at UC Irvine Health is a year-long training program, specializing in pharmacy automation technology and informatics. The PGY2 Informatics resident will receive formal Epic EHR training. The resident will work as a full-time member of the Pharmacy Automation and Technology team to gain experience in optimizing automated dispensing cabinets, infusion pumps, Epic orders, etc. By the end of the PGY2 residency year, the resident will be proficient in pharmacy automation technology and information systems. The PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics and Automation program is currently applying for ASHP-accreditation.

 

Application Information

Recruitment Event Details/Dates/Zoom Link: TBD

Requirements:

  • Be a PharmD graduate from an ACPE–accredited pharmacy school or college.
  • Be enrolled in or have successfully completed a PGY–1 residency
  • Complete a personal, on–site interview with the residency program director, select preceptors and residents.
  • Be licensed to practice pharmacy in California by November 1st.
  • Successfully complete a background check.
  • Successfully complete the pre–employment process, which includes, but is not limited to, verification of all required licenses and certifications, including meeting the U.S. Office of Inspector General requirements and proof of a legal right to work in the United States.
  • Successfully complete a post–offer physical exam, which includes a physical, drug and alcohol screen, and a TB test.

Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: TBD
  • Interview: in–person interview in January/February (dates TBD)
  • Program Codes: N/A
  • Number of Positions Available: 1
  • Orientation – Ming Pham, PharmD – 2 weeks
  • Epic Willow Certification – Ming Pham, PharmD – 4 weeks 
  • Infusion Pumps – Elizabeth Trang, PharmD – 4 to 5 weeks
  • Automation – Liang Tea, PharmD – 4 to 5 weeks
  • Informatics Education – Liang Tea, PharmD – 2 weeks
  • Data Analytics – Ming Pham, PharmD – 2 weeks
  • Epic/EHR 1 – Kristina Borja – 6 to 8 weeks
  • Epic/EHR 2 – Kristina Borja – 6 to 8 weeks 
  • Epic/EHR 3 – Kristina Borja – 6 to 8 weeks
  • Project Implementation – Ming Pham, PharmD – 4 to 6 weeks 
  • Medication Safety – Alyssa Le, PharmD – 3 to 4 weeks
  • Population Health – Alan Phan, PharmD – 4 weeks 
  • Staffing (Unit Dose, IV Room) – Robert Eastin, PharmD – Year-Long 
  • Reporting, Data Analytics, User Access, and Training – Liang Tea, PharmD – Year-Long
  • Longitudinal Research Project 
  • Teaching Certificate Program 

Benefits 

  • Salary: approximately $81,000/year (may vary)
  • PTO: 10 paid vacation days, up to 6 paid sick days
  • Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage through UCI–sponsored plans
  • Educational Stipend: academic conferences (i.e., CSHP Seminar, ASHP Midyear) – TBD

Program Contacts

Ming Pham, Pharm.D. 
PGY2 Informatics Residency Program Director 

Pharmacy Systems Administrator  
Division of Pharmacy 
University of California, UC Irvine Health 
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868 
phammj@hs.uci.edu 

Current PGY–2 Resident
Stephanie Youn, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy School: UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Location: UC Irvine Health
syoun1@hs.uci.edu