Pharmacy Resident Western New England University
About The Position
The Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, affiliated with Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Walgreens, provides a structured postgraduate education and training experience. Its mission is to help residents build professional skills, achieve their professional goals, and become leaders in the profession. Residents develop expertise in medication therapy management (MTM) and chronic disease state management, and establish collaborative working relationships in the community. The resident practices at the Western New England University College of Pharmacy Community Patient Care Center and two community-based specialty pharmacy locations. Patient care work includes collaborating with other health care providers to improve outcomes, conducting comprehensive medication regimen reviews, educating patients and providers, and counseling on medications and chronic conditions. The resident designs and plans community screening events, participates in academic teaching through small-group discussions and large didactic lectures, and co-precepts Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential learners. The program aims to prepare the resident to advance pharmacy practice and become a leader in the profession and within Walgreens.
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 within 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 be willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Deliver medication therapy management.
- Develop and implement health and wellness programs.
- Administer immunizations.
- Conduct community outreach programs.
- Design and implement a practice-based research project, present findings at appropriate regional and national professional meetings, and subsequently publish the work.
- Teach and precept learners at the College and pharmacy.
- Care for patients longitudinally in a clinic environment.
- Collaborate with other health care providers to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive medication regimen reviews and educate and counsel patients and providers about medications and chronic conditions.
- Design, plan, and implement community screening events.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available at jobs.walgreens.com/en/benefits; 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
