Experienced Pharmacy Resident - Community Pharmacy Practice and Education Development at arenaflex

Introduction to arenaflex and the Industry

arenaflex is a leading organization in the healthcare industry, committed to providing exceptional patient care and innovative pharmacy services. As a respected and accredited institution, arenaflex offers a unique post-graduate educational and training experience for pharmacists, fostering expertise in community pharmacy practice. The program is academically affiliated with and financially supported, in part, by a reputable college of pharmacy and health sciences. This partnership provides residents with opportunities to develop teaching skills through experiential training and educational guidance of pharmacy students.

Job Overview

The people group practice residency at arenaflex is an ASHP and APhA accredited post-graduate educational and training experience designed to foster pharmacists with expertise in community pharmacy practice. The program emphasizes the development of practical skills required by current and future community pharmacists. As a Pharmacy Resident, you will spend most of your time at arenaflex pharmacies, with the remaining time dedicated to specific rotations in ambulatory care, arenaflex management, or teaching at the affiliated college.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical: Participate in obligatory long-term rotations in community, ambulatory care, arenaflex management, and education to achieve the objectives set out by the accreditation guidelines.
• Education: Engage in various teaching opportunities, including small group and large lecture discussions, act as an assistant preceptor for the community pharmacy practice laboratory, and precept PharmD clerkship students at all sites.
• Operational/Regulatory: Develop your administrative role as a pharmacist by spending time with the pharmacy manager at the two sites and the Area Healthcare Manager at arenaflex to understand the intricacies of pharmacy operations.
• Management/Administration: Participate in state and national pharmacy associations, attend Massachusetts Pharmacy Leadership meetings, and engage in regulatory projects to advance the practice of pharmacy.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Pharmacy Resident program at arenaflex are to:

• Engage the resident in the clinical, educational, operational, and administrative aspects of community pharmacy practice.
• Prepare the resident to assume clinical, educational, operational, and administrative responsibilities within the community practice setting.
• Provide a mechanism by which the resident contributes to the development of pharmacy services within the community setting.
• Develop the resident's precepting and teaching skills.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs as appropriate.
• Successfully design and implement a longitudinal residency project and present an original manuscript for publication in a reputable pharmacy journal.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for the Pharmacy Resident position at arenaflex, you must:

• Hold 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 Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
• Participate in and comply with the rules of the ASHP Resident Matching System.
• Be a certified immunizer or willing to become an immunizer within 90 days of hire.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Pharmacy Resident at arenaflex, you will have access to a wide range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Development of clinical, educational, operational, and administrative skills.
• Opportunities for teaching and precepting.
• Participation in state and national pharmacy associations.
• Exposure to various pharmacy practice settings, including community and ambulatory care.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Work Environment and Company Culture

arenaflex is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, development, and innovation. Our company culture values:

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

arenaflex offers 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.
• Professional development opportunities.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and dedicated pharmacist looking to develop your skills and expertise in community pharmacy practice, we encourage you to apply for the Pharmacy Resident position at arenaflex. With its unique blend of clinical, educational, operational, and administrative experiences, this program will provide you with the ideal foundation for a successful and rewarding career in pharmacy. Join our team and become a part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is shaping the future of healthcare.

Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and challenging career at arenaflex!