Pharmacy Resident at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic – Yakima, Washington
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About This Position
City: Yakima
State/Territory: US-WA
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Non-exempt
ID: 15784
Description:
Join Our Pharmacy Residency Program at Yakima Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA!
Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to apply for our Pharmacy Residency Program!
Note: Applicants currently in their final year of pharmacy school are encouraged to apply. However, it is expected that all applicants will have graduated from an accredited pharmacy program before the start of the residency in July.
Why Choose YVFWC?
Yakima Valley Farm Workers, in collaboration with Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offers a one-year post-graduate primary care pharmacy residency program. Located in Toppenish and Spokane, WA, this program provides advanced training that surpasses traditional academic learning, undergraduate pharmacy clerkships, and general community pharmacy practice.
Residents will develop and deliver patient care services, focusing on managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular risk, hepatitis C, and anticoagulation. They will also contribute to setting and achieving departmental goals to enhance pharmaceutical services and patient care standards.
To meet these objectives, residents will participate in both required and optional experiences within the YVFWC organization. These experiences include primary care services, clinic-based pharmacy management, central fill and specialty pharmacy operations, care for patients with HIV, refugee services, and administrative practices. Additionally, residents will have opportunities to engage in research and gain teaching experience through our partnership with the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Overall, this program emphasizes delivering pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes, regardless of the patient's background or circumstances.
About YVFWC
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Program Highlights:
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic (Interested in our Spokane, WA location? Apply here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=YVFWC&cws=47&rid=15781
- Compensation: This is a paid program with an hourly rate of $24.52.
Application Requirements:
- Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program by June 2026
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1 Letter of Intent
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
About Yakima, WA
Yakima County is the fruit basket of Washington and offers livelihood to many families with the abundance of its harvest. The harvest includes the nation's leading export of hops and exports apples, grapes, cherries, and asparagus. Yakima Valley is also home to many breweries, wineries, and cider houses. The abundance of agriculture contributes to the livelihood of our migrant farm workers, warehouse workers, transportation industry, food industry, and sustainability in farm-to-table programs, among others. Healthy communities are needed to produce these services. In addition, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is dedicated to ensuring we are available to keep our communities healthy, educated, and informed of our services
Questions?
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.yvfwc.com/residencies/ambulatory-care-pharmacy-residency/ or email us at wapharmacyresidency@yvfwc.org!
Join us at YVFWC and take the next step in your pharmacy career while making a positive impact on the community!
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