Resident, PGYI Pharmacy
Hyattsville, MarylandAs part of the pharmacy team with Kaiser Permanente, you’ll learn and grow as you help make a difference in the lives of everyone in our communities. Whether you’re working with patients, partnering with physicians, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in an information-rich environment. One where your development will be supported and your skills will be challenged as you work at the top of your license. If you want to explore opportunities beyond your role, we provide a wide array of professional growth opportunities to help our pharmacy team advance their skills and careers. If you believe in the continued pursuit of excellence, there’s no better place to put your beliefs into practice.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
- Pay Range: $48500 - $62700 / year
Success Profile
We’re looking for Pharmacy team members who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Multi-Tasker
- Team Player
- Results Driven
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our pharmacy team.
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Health Care Benefits
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Compensation
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Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
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Labor Management Partnership
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Work-Life Balance
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Healthy Workforce
Our Culture
As part of the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy team, you’ll collaborate with other team members and physicians to continually evolve and enhance patient care. You can also take advantage of our electronic medical record systems and our integrated technology platforms. It’s a unique opportunity to drive the future of care for all while leveraging your expertise to improve the total health of our members.
What Our People Are Saying
Alex
Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
“I’ve felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and be allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.”
Osagie
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor
“I have had multiple growth opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. I started as a Summer Youth intern, then I worked as an Apothecary Circle intern. After that, I received two years of pharmacy residency training here. I’ve always been supported with substantial resources like tuition reimbursement, business resource groups, as well as coaching and mentorship programs.”
Porsha
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services
“I chose Kaiser Permanente because of its presence in our communities. We acknowledge, support, cultivate, and nourish the body, soul, and spirit of each patient, employee, and community member. I wanted to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.”
Robert
Manager, Mail Order Call Center
“They encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone. Now, I’m on a career path I would have never expected. I enjoyed my pathway to get here and it’s been a challenge. It really helped me grow as a person and as an employee. Kaiser Permanente supported me to be the manager I am today.”
Georgina
Project Manager
“I joined Kaiser Permanente as a young mother with a family. I knew this was a stable company with great pay and benefits, and many opportunities to grow. I’ve always experienced flexibility and growth and we’re encouraged to serve our communities and to have a work-life balance.”
Michelle
Pharmacy Clerk
“When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You’ll learn about more than medications. You’ll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.”
Resident, PGYI Pharmacy
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The PGYI Residency provides the opportunity and guidance necessary for the resident to acquire intensive training, knowledge and educational experiences as a clinical pharmacist in a managed care organization. The resident provides support to clinical pharmacy services, pharmacy operations and pharmacy support services; comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Kaiser Permanente members in medication management programs; the medical group by participation in projects regarding appropriate use of medication therapy; and other clinical services or activities in the managed care setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Practices patient, population and medication therapy management during clinical rotations as assigned.
- Conducts tasks and projects assigned throughout the residency year.
- This includes, but is not limited to, supporting initiatives in service rotations, assisting in the research and preparation of regional pharmacy newsletters; preparing and presenting comprehensive drug reviews as assigned for the Regional Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; participation in national and regional residency showcases and conferences; and assisting in the recruitment of new residents.
- Provides drug information to pharmacy staff, health care providers and members.
- Prepares and conducts ongoing educational sessions, including continuing education programs, on medication therapy.
- Assists in implementation of region-wide drug use management programs.
- Develops and analyzes medication use reports to ensure appropriate use of medications and identify areas of opportunity for improved medication use within the managed care system and with individual providers.
- Performs general dispensing and counseling duties of a pharmacist, supporting pharmacy services.
- Provides support for mentoring students, including monthly orientation and journal club sessions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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- Candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or
- Have a degree in pharmacy meeting minimum educational requirements for pharmacist licensure in Virginia and Maryland or
- Have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Associations of Board of Pharmacy (NABP).
- Pharmacist License (Maryland) within 4 months of hire OR Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia) required at hire OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) required at hire OR Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (District of Columbia) within 4 months of hire OR Pharmacist License (Virginia) within 4 months of hire
- Resident must be a licensed Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date. Residents who are not licensed as a pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date will be dismissed from the program and employment will be terminated.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills and demonstrated writing ability.
- Ability to collaborate well with pharmacists, technicians, prescribers, and other health care professionals.
- Strives for excellence in quality of work.
- Possesses skills that support efficient and consistent practices for completing work and meeting deadlines.
- Expected to travel to Kaiser Permanente locations in VA, MD, and DC and other locales for conferences and seminars.
- Residents making application to the residency program must participate in and adhere to the rules of the Residency Matching Program (RMP) process.
- Demonstrates composure during peak times of activity; and
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication to the pharmacy profession and flexible approach to work.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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