Pharmacy Resident Campbell University (Durham, NC)
Walgreens
Summary
The Campbell University and Walgreens Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is a postgraduate training opportunity for pharmacists to enhance their skill set in the community pharmacy setting. The residency is academically affiliated and financially supported, in part, by the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. This residency will allow the pharmacist to build on their professional skills by providing a variety of patient care services.
Job description
Job Description
The Campbell University and Walgreens Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is a postgraduate training opportunity for pharmacists to enhance their skill set in the community pharmacy setting. The residency is academically affiliated and financially supported, in part, by the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. This residency will allow the pharmacist to build on their professional skills by providing a variety of patient care services.
Pharmacists in this setting will have exposure to a wide variety of disease states that require management with specialty medications, including HIV, oncology, transplant, fertility, cystic fibrosis, and many others. Residents will spend dedicated time with pharmacists within each of these care areas. Additionally, the resident will complete a longitudinal rotation at a traditional Walgreens pharmacy to enhance patient care skills with immunizations, medication therapy management, and health and wellness services. Residents also complete an off-site ambulatory care rotation.
The resident will complete a teaching certificate with Campbell University and engage in opportunities to advance leadership skills through partnerships with Walgreens leadership and the North Carolina Association of Pharmacy.
Residency Activities
- Development of collaborative programs to improve patient adherence and outcomes
- Perform medication therapy management
- Assist in delivery of medication and disease-state education
- Conduct transitions of care visits in conjunction with a local primary care clinic
- Enhance current and develop new clinical patient care services and evaluate their sustainability
- Development of leadership and management skills
- Complete a teaching certificate program and assist with teaching and precepting experiences at the University
- Design, conduct, and present the results of a practice based research project
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Financial support for residency
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.