Pharmacy Resident - Howard University - Military Veterans
at Walgreens
Pharmacy Resident - Howard University
Address: 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW FIRST FL,STE 1-J10,WASHINGTON,DC,20060-00001-16049-S
Job ID 1516742BR
Job Type: Full-time
Walgreens and the Howard University College of Pharmacy are united in their commitment to train future champions in the community pharmacy arena. This postgraduate year one learning experience is based in our Nation's Capital that serves a diverse patient population. Participation in this residency program that will encourage the resident's creativity and enhance practice skills as they find ways to address unique healthcare challenges in the community pharmacy setting.
Under the guidance of preceptors, the residents will work towards achieving their professional goals, develop as leader sin the profession, and embrace the provision of compassionate care to members of the community. Also in accordance with the learn-teach-lead model, the resident will also develop and enhance their didactic and preceptor teaching skills by working with and serving as a model for pharmacy students in various stages of their training. In its ongoing commitment to lead the efforts in training a cadre of community pharmacy leaders, Walgreens continues to invest in the future of the profession and advance healthcare.
Residency Learning Opportunities
-Bedside medication delivery and counseling
-Community pharmacy multi-unit management and business operations
-Serving as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE students
-Advocacy for local pharmacy policy and community outreach
-Design and conduct a practice-based research project
-Presentations at regional and national professional meetings
-Disease state management programs in hematology, HIV/AIDS, oncology, transplant, and hepatitis C
-Executing marketing strategy for the promotion of patient care services
Basic Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Ability to obtain pharmacist license within the state of residency within the licensure requirement deadline
- Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
- Individuals must participate in and adhere to the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching Program.
- Certified Immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary Range
Washington, DC
Walgreens is a trusted and convenient local health destination that millions of Americans rely on every day.
Our founder, Charles R. Walgreen Sr., was known for finding new ways to connect with customers on a personal level and treating each person like a guest in his own home. For over a century, we have expanded that personal connection through our network of neighborhood pharmacies and our innovative health services and products. The foundation for all of this is our trusted pharmacy expertise and our team members who provide essential care that helps people achieve better health outcomes at an affordable cost.
Veterans We’ve made a big commitment to hiring veterans for our team. But this is more than just a pledge. We’re backing it up with the kinds of things you need to successfully transition into the next stage of your career – like training, educational opportunities, and support. After all, we’re counting on you to help the thousands of people we serve in our communities. So, you can count on us every step of the way.
Business Resource Group (BRG)
VALOR is a grassroots network that brings together reservists, guard members, veterans, and more to support each other’s success. You can join in for valuable networking opportunities, peer mentoring, or just conversation and connection. You’ll also find VALOR out and about in our neighborhoods, doing community service and lending a hand.