Pharmacy Resident Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
About The Position
This accredited postgraduate educational and training program, academically affiliated with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), is designed to develop pharmacists with expertise in community pharmacy practice. The program emphasizes practical skills needed by current and future community pharmacists. Most of the resident’s time will be spent at a Walgreens pharmacy in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with the remainder spent on specialized rotations in ambulatory care, Walgreens specialty pharmacy, or teaching at MCPHS-Boston. The resident will complete year-long clinical rotations in community pharmacy, ambulatory care, Walgreens specialty pharmacy, and teaching, rotating among sites week to week. Teaching opportunities include small-group and larger didactic instruction, serving as an adjunct preceptor for the community pharmacy practice laboratory, and precepting PharmD clerkship students at all sites. The resident will also develop a specialty pharmacy role by working with the specialty pharmacy manager and Walgreens supervisors to learn pharmacy operations. Management and leadership opportunities include participation in state and national pharmacy associations, attendance at Massachusetts Pharmacy Board meetings and local and national pharmacy meetings, and assistance with legislative efforts to advance pharmacy practice. The current hourly pay range is $19.50 to $31.00. The offered rate depends on factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant factors. The position will remain open until filled. Benefits information is available at the Walgreens benefits website.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
- Ability to obtain a pharmacist license in the state of residency by the licensure requirement deadline.
- Submit residency application materials through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
- Participate in and adhere to the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching Program.
- Be a certified immunizer or become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Complete clinical rotations in community pharmacy, ambulatory care, Walgreens specialty pharmacy, and teaching, rotating among sites week to week.
- Provide small-group and didactic instruction to pharmacy students.
- Serve as an adjunct preceptor for the community pharmacy practice laboratory.
- Precept PharmD clerkship students at program sites.
- Develop specialty pharmacy practice skills through work with the specialty pharmacy manager.
- Learn pharmacy operations with Walgreens supervisors.
- Participate in state and national pharmacy associations and attend pharmacy board and professional meetings.
- Assist with legislative endeavors to further the practice of pharmacy.
Benefits
- Benefits are referenced, with details available through the Walgreens benefits website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
