Overview
Pharmacist – AL & GA Jobs in Macon, USA at U.S. Navy
Imagine serving a community of distinguished Sailors and veterans—providing pharmacological services to those who have sacrificed for their nation. The honor of providing those in need with prescription medical services is yours as a Navy Pharmacist. Become an Officer and part of the renowned Navy Medical Service Corps, working with the top medical professionals in the country. Counsel Sailors and Marines on their prescription medication, ensure drug quality is up to standards and distribute the drugs as prescribed by Navy physicians.
Whether you’re aboard an aircraft carrier, on a humanitarian mission or in a Navy hospital, you’ll be providing the best care out there for our servicemen and women.
As a Pharmacist and Navy Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Drug information services
- Drug-use evaluations
- Unit dose distribution
- Quality control
- Sterile products
- Patient counseling
- Interventions
- Administration
The Navy employs Pharmacists who are stationed in any of more than 250 facilities in the U.S. and overseas – from Hawaii to Japan, Germany to Guam, and Washington, D.C., to Washington state.
As an integral part of the Naval Medical Service Corps, you could also lead personnel at one of the highly acclaimed national medical centers in Bethesda, MD, Portsmouth, VA or San Diego, CA. You could also provide administrative support aboard an aircraft carrier, or aboard one of two dedicated hospital ships—the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy.
Those pursuing a Pharmacist position are required to attend Officer Development School (ODS) in Newport, RI. ODS is a five-week program that provides a comprehensive and intense introduction to the responsibilities of Navy Staff Corps Officers. Here they learn about the military structure of the U.S. Navy, its rich history of traditions and customs, leadership development and military etiquette.
Once that training is complete, you will learn the ins and outs of life as a Pharmacist at your first assignment.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian world.
The Navy offers generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs. You can finish your education with little or no debt, and learn to lead others, further distinguishing your career, enhancing your credentials and expanding the boundaries of your expertise. Plus, if you’re a graduate student, you can concentrate on your education or training, with no military/training obligation until after your program is completed.
Residents
Through the Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) , you may be eligible to receive financial assistance up to $134,600 while finishing your residency. This includes:
- A monthly military salary
- A generous housing allowance
- A comprehensive health-care benefits package
Navy HSCP housing allowance based on graduate school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher cost of living.
Practicing Pharmacists
Through the Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) , you may be eligible to receive financial assistance to pay down the cost of your graduate education.
All offers have many variables. To get details and find out which offer would benefit you most, request a medical recruiter contact you .
To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration as a Pharmacist in the Navy Medical Service Corps, you must meet these basic requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen currently practicing in the U.S.
- Doctor of pharmacy degree from an accredited college or university
- Registration as a pharmacist in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia (licensure)
- Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
- Be between the ages of 18 and 41
- Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
You may also be expected to meet certain preferred requirements:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- GPA may vary with work experience (e.g., students with a low GPA…
Title: Pharmacist – AL & GA
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Macon, USA
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