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Posted: 17-Oct-25

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Type: Residency PGY-2

Salary: Estimated salary: $67,000

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Job Setting:

Pharmacy Informatics

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Informatics

Preferred Education:

PharmD

Job Summary:

This PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency is offered through the Vanderbilt HealthIT Pharmacy Portfolio in close collaboration with the leadership and staff of Vanderbilt Pharmaceutical Services. The program is designed to prepare residents for successful careers in pharmacy informatics by providing a robust foundation of tools, experiences, and mentorship. Residents will engage in a diverse range of rotations and informatics-driven projects, customized to align with their professional interests and the evolving needs of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In addition to core informatics training, residents will fulfill responsibilities consistent with ASHP accreditation standards, including topic discussions, a longitudinal research project, an automation initiative, pharmacy staffing, and optional participation in a teaching certificate program and professional conferences. Residency goals, structure, and expectations are detailed below.

For more information on VUMC residency experience, click the link for Vanderbilt PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics to view the residency web page and comprehensive details of our program.

Residency Goals:

• Develop a deep understanding of how informatics programs enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Evaluate the integration of health technologies into clinical workflows and decision-making
• Assess the impact of informatics systems on clinician efficiency and user experience
• Contribute to the design and execution of informatics business initiatives
• Communicate effectively and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of informatics projects
• Achieve Epic Willow Inpatient Proficient status
• Cultivate leadership skills in the development and maintenance of informatics systems
• Understand the relationship between end-users and vendor software products
• Gain insight into the research, development, and implementation lifecycle of vendor solutions within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for informatics documentation and analysis

Job Information:

Exempt Salaried

Basic Requirements:

This position requires a PharmD degree and a successfully completed ACPE accredited PGY1 residency.

Licensure:

TN Pharmacist Licensure Required (for out of state matched candidates, licensure window is defined in our Residency Manual).

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position Monday-Friday with some rotational on-call and weekend staffing. The experience has remote aspects, however pharmacy staffing requires a local residence. Background screening checks will be performed, and educational information will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide the required information and/or documentation.

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers exceptional PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency programs in both Pharmacy Informatics and Oncology, designed to cultivate future leaders in patient-centered care, technology, and cancer treatment. The Pharmacy Informatics Residency provides immersive training in clinical decision support, medication-use systems, and enterprise-level health IT projects, preparing pharmacists to shape informatics strategy across healthcare settings. The Oncology Residency, based at the nationally recognized Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, equips residents with advanced clinical skills and research experience in adult and pediatric oncology, supported by access to over 150 clinical trials and a flexible rotation structure. Both programs emphasize teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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