Pharmacy Resident Ferris State University
Walgreens
Summary
The Walgreens and Ferris State University College of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency aims to develop advanced community pharmacists who will provide direct patient care to a variety of patient populations, collaborate with other healthcare professions to optimize patient outcomes, and incorporate patient care activities into daily workflow of a community pharmacy.
Job description
This residency experience is based out of Walgreens Medication Therapy Management (MTM) hub located within a Grand Rapids Walgreens. There will also be a rotation at our fast-growing community-based specialty pharmacy location located on the Grand Rapids MI Medical Mile.
Graduates of the program are trained to be leaders and managers in the pharmacy community and play an active role in advancing community pharmacy practice beyond dispensing. The resident will be expected to achieve a level of proficiency to perform the duties of a community-based staff pharmacist and pharmacy manager with the future endeavor of assisting with clinical initiatives of the district and region.
Residency Activities
- Provide medication therapy management and patient counselling across multiple patient populations in our unique MTM hub
- Development of health and wellness programs
- Deliver preventative health services and participate in off-site immunization clinics
- Provide services for patients taking specialty medications for solid organ transplant and inflammatory diseases
- Deliver chronic disease state management education and action plans
- Lead patient-center dispensing at local Walgreens
- Create partnerships to improve health equity and bring health care to patient who lack access
- Design and conduct a practice-based research project
- Present research findings at regional and national professional meetings
- Development of clinical pharmacy services and collaborative practice agreements
- Provide clinical instruction to student pharmacists at the College and pharmacy
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
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.