PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

Banner North Colorado Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Banner North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) has been developed and designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills. The purpose of the program is to build on Doctorate 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, and eligibility for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The year will focus on establishing a core skill set in clinical practice and pharmacy operations leadership. The program supports development of these core skills by focusing on drug information and literature evaluation, pharmacotherapy evaluation and management, team functioning, presentation development and delivery, direct patient and provider interaction, and decision making and justification.

About Our Program

Our ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency will provide a structured educational experience while allowing flexibility to meet resident's needs.

• National Matching Services Code: 223813
• Duration/Type: 52 weeks
• Number of Positions: 1
• Salary: $58,240
• Application Deadline: Jan. 5

Banner North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) is a fully accredited facility licensed to operate 234 beds, a 16-bed intensive care unit (ICU) and a 30-bed progressive care unit. The institution is a Level II Trauma Center certified by the American College of Surgeons and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center serves as a regional medication center with community-based and specialty services in an area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. Banner North Colorado employs ~1,300 people, with many volunteers who generously donate their time to the hospital.

The pharmacy department provides 24-hour services, supported by more than 40 full time pharmacy personnel. An automated dispensing system is utilized throughout the hospital in addition to carousel technology. Decentralized pharmacy staff are located in five satellites throughout the facility, including ICU, progressive care and a medical oncology clinic. Banner North Colorado Medical Center pharmacists also provide remote order verification and support during the evenings and weekends to eight other Banner Health facilities in four states.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. Banner Health fosters belonging through its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. In doing so, we strive to make Banner a great place to work and receive care. Our strategy includes cross-functional collaboration with leaders in talent acquisition, workforce development, learning and development, employee resource groups, employee relations, patient care, language assistance services, community benefits, and supplier diversity.

Benefits/Highlights

• BLS and ACLS
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance available
• Professional conference days to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Southwestern State Residency Conference
• Paid time off and sick time
• Medical Library access
• Personal office

Learning Experiences

Required

• Orientation (6 weeks)
• Ambulatory Care (8 weeks)
• Critical Care (6 weeks)
• General Medicine (6 weeks)
• Oncology (5 weeks)
• Practice Administration (6 weeks)

Longitudinal

• Ambulatory Clinic
• Decentralized Staffing

Electives

• Advanced Practice of required rotation
• Cardiology
• Infectious Disease
• Medication Safety

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 5th

Qualifications

• PharmD from ACPE-accredited School
• Colorado license eligibility

Requirements

Candidates must complete and submit an electronic application for the residency program of interest using the ASHP PhORCAS centralized application system.

All of the following materials must be received through PhORCAS:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official copy of transcripts
• Match Registration Number
• Three letters of recommendation

A PhORCAS standardized reference form must be completed and submitted by three references.  Ideally, two references should be clinical clerkship preceptors.  The third reference may be either another faculty member or supervisor at your place of employment.

Interview requirements and scheduling:

• An on-site/virtual interview is required
• Application materials must be received prior to candidate interview(s)
• Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an on-site/virtual interview

If you have any questions, please contact the Residency Director. 

Residency Director

Kylee Willoughby, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Associate Director of Pharmacy
Residency Program Director
(970) 810-6820