Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy — Residency Description for CalOptima Health
Academy of Managed Care PharmacyComprehensive Pharmacy Training
Residents gain hands-on experience in essential managed care functions, developing expertise in pharmacy management, clinical decision-making and population health strategies. Through direct patient care and innovative clinical services, they build the skills needed to navigate the evolving health care landscape. Residents engage in key managed care functions, including:
Candidate Requirements
- Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Candidate must obtain licensure within 120 days of entering the program
- Candidate must have knowledge of
- Current clinical pharmacotherapeutics and disease state management
- Principles of pharmacoeconomics
- Managed health care principles and managed health care organizations
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Oral and visual presentation and marketing techniques for pharmacy programs
Application
Necessary Materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendations submitted by the letter writers on the CalOptima Health application portal
- Official pharmacy school transcript sent directly from school to hrrecruitment@caloptima.org
Apply at jobs.caloptima.org
The application deadline is the first Monday in January.
Contact Us
For additional information, please email us at pharmd@caloptima.org.
Nicki Ghazanfarpour, Pharm.D., BCGP
Residency Program Director, Manager Clinical Pharmacist
Lauren Louie, Pharm.D.
Residency Program Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacist
Why CalOptima Health?
As one of California’s top-rated Medi-Cal health plans, CalOptima Health serves children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities in Orange County. As a pharmacy resident, you’ll play a vital role in improving medication safety, access and health outcomes for our members, all while gaining valuable experience in managed care pharmacy.