Pharmacy Resident Walgreens, Kansas City MO
Walgreens
Summary
The Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program will prepare community-based practitioners capable of developing, providing, and advancing patient care services in any practice setting with a specific focus on patients with complex specialty disease states. Graduates will be highly sought community-based pharmacists desired for their advanced skill-set in managing patients with complex disease states holistically and their experience in developing patient-centered services in the specialty environment.
Job description
Program Overview
The Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program will prepare community-based practitioners capable of developing, providing, and advancing patient care services in any practice setting with a specific focus on patients with complex specialty disease states. Graduates will be highly sought community-based pharmacists desired for their advanced skill-set in managing patients with complex disease states holistically and their experience in developing patient-centered services in the specialty environment.
The residency program is conducted across four Walgreens Specialty Pharmacies and one ambulatory care clinic in Kansas City, Missouri. These premier pharmacy locations offer a variety of innovative clinical pharmacy services to patients who are prescribed complex therapies. The pharmacy teams service patients with many disease states including hypertension, diabetes, behavioral health, HIV, hepatitis C, oncology, organ transplant, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis and more.
Resident Activities
- Disease state management in HIV/AIDS, oncology, transplantation, hepatitis C, and other specialty disease states
- Medication therapy management, with an ongoing patient load of approximately 40 patients
- Specialty medication monitoring and follow-up
- Direct to bedside consultations
- Pharmacist-administered immunizations
- Development of health and wellness programs
- Community outreach programs
Research, Practice Management, and Educator Activities
- Design and conduct a practice-based research project
- Write a business plan for a new or improved service
- Develop and conduct a continuous quality improvement project
- Draft a collaborative practice protocol
- Present research findings at appropriate regional and national professional meetings
- Execute marketing strategy to promote patient care services
- Provide clinical instruction to student pharmacists
- Participate in the UMKC Teaching Certificate Program
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)
- 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
- Professional development
- Teaching certification
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.