Join the Blithequark Team: A Unique Opportunity for Pharmacy Residents
Blithequark is seeking highly motivated and talented pharmacy professionals to join our team as Pharmacy Residents in Community Pharmacy Practice. As a leading player in the healthcare industry, we offer a comprehensive post-graduate educational and training experience designed to develop pharmacists with expertise in community pharmacy practice. Our program is academically associated with and financially supported, in part, by MCPHS University, providing residents with opportunities to develop teaching skills through the provision of experiential education and educational guidance of pharmacy students.
About Our Program
Our community pharmacy residency program at Blithequark is an ASHP and APhA-accredited post-graduate educational experience designed to foster pharmacists with expertise in community pharmacy practice. The program emphasizes the development of effective skills required by current and future community pharmacists. As a resident, you will spend most of your time at Blithequark pharmacies in various locations, with the rest of your time spent on specific rotations in areas such as ambulatory care, Blithequark management, or teaching at MCPHS University Boston.
Program Description
As a community pharmacy resident at Blithequark, you will receive guidance and experience in all of the following areas:
- Clinical: The clinical component will be completed in the following required longitudinal rotations: community, ambulatory care, Blithequark management, and teaching. You will rotate through these sites on a weekly to monthly basis to achieve the objectives set out by the accreditation standards.
- Educational: You will have various opportunities for teaching, including presenting to small groups and larger instructional lectures, acting as an assistant preceptor for the community pharmacy practice laboratory, and precepting PharmD clerkship students at all sites.
- Functional/Regulatory: You will have the opportunity to develop your administrative role as a pharmacist, spending time with the pharmacy manager at the two sites, as well as time with the Area Healthcare Manager at Blithequark to understand the details of pharmacy operations.
- Management/Leadership: You will have opportunities to become involved with both state and national pharmacy associations, attending Massachusetts Pharmacy Executive meetings, local and national pharmacy conferences, as well as assisting with legislative activities to advance the practice of pharmacy.
Objectives
The objectives of our community pharmacy residency program at Blithequark are:
- To engage the resident in the clinical, educational, functional, and leadership aspects of community pharmacy practice
- To prepare the resident to assume clinical, educational, functional, and leadership responsibilities within the community practice setting
- To provide a mechanism by which the resident contributes to the development of pharmacy services within the community setting
- To develop the resident's precepting and teaching skills
- To contribute to quality improvement programs as appropriate
- To successfully develop and implement a longitudinal residency project, as well as present a manuscript for publication in a reputable pharmacy journal
Essential Qualifications
To be eligible for our community pharmacy residency program at Blithequark, you must:
- Have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a school or college of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Be able to obtain a pharmacist license within the state of residency within 90 days of the start of the residency program
- Submit residency application materials to the Pharmacy Online Residency Integrated Application Service (PhORCAS)
- Participate in and comply with the policies of the ASHP Resident Matching Program
- Be currently immunized or willing to become immunized within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
We prefer candidates who:
- Have experience in community pharmacy practice
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are able to work effectively in a team environment
- Are committed to lifelong learning and professional development
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in our community pharmacy residency program at Blithequark, you will need:
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- The ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our residents. We offer:
- A comprehensive educational and training program
- Opportunities for teaching and precepting
- Experience in community pharmacy practice
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Blithequark, we are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment. Our company culture is built on:
- A commitment to excellence and quality
- A focus on teamwork and collaboration
- A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
- A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- A salary range of $35-45 per year
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and talented pharmacy professional looking for a unique opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in community pharmacy practice, we encourage you to apply to our residency program at Blithequark. Join our team and take the next step in your career!
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