This specialized residency is designed to provide pharmacists with a solid foundation in ambulatory care across an integrated health system, and to build skills as a health care leader. Residents will be accountable for promoting a culture where the patient comes first, contributing to continuous improvement in quality and safety, and expanding clinical skills as a provider. Upon graduation, residents will be prepared to lead and transform health care, as well as advance the role of pharmacist providers in the ambulatory setting.
The pharmacy leadership experience is designed to provide educational and operational experience through involvement in the various routine department operations as well department growth strategies. The resident will participate in population health initiatives and quality improvement projects. Lean training and application will be incorporated throughout the year. Residents will learn about safety reporting systems, budget processes, billing for pharmacist clinical services, and more. This rotation will also offer opportunities for self-reflection and growth as a clinician and leader in the pharmacy community.
Each resident will complete two major quality improvement projects. One project will be presented as a poster at the ASHP Midyear Meeting. A second year-long project will be presented at the regional residency conference and submitted for publication. Residents will be asked to participate in various other quality improvement projects throughout the year.
Applicants must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college and have completed, or in the process of completing, a PGY1 residency. They must be eligible for pharmacy licensure in Washington State.
If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact:
Rachel Waite, PharmD, BCACP
Kristi Kajita, PharmD
Aimy Ung, PharmD