Pharmacy Resident Howard University
About The Position
Walgreens and the Howard University College of Pharmacy partner to train pharmacists for community pharmacy practice. The residency is based at the Walgreens health-system pharmacy located at Howard University Hospital, which provides clinical pharmacy services to patients with complex conditions, including HIV/AIDS, oncology, and transplant. Community pharmacists at the site work closely with medical staff to support optimal drug therapy. The postgraduate residency prepares pharmacists for management and leadership roles in Walgreens specialty stores and for partnering with hospital systems to provide transitional care services. It also develops business acumen, awareness of regulatory issues affecting pharmacy practice, and practical pharmacy education experience.
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
- Participate in disease state management programs in hematology, HIV/AIDS, oncology, transplant, and other areas.
- Support transitions of care for hospital discharge patients through bedside medication delivery and counseling.
- Participate in community pharmacy multi-unit management and business operations.
- Design and conduct a practice-based research project.
- Deliver presentations at regional and national professional meetings.
- Execute marketing strategies to promote patient care services.
- Participate in a teaching certificate program.
- Facilitate lab lectures and simulations for pharmacy students.
- Design and implement clinical services.
Benefits
- Benefits are referenced 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
