Clinical Care Providers
“We don’t just dispense medicine on the front line. We have clinical interactions with physicians, nurses and social workers. We become very involved in patient care.”
Pharmacy
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Detailed patient consultations. Effective medication regimens with the highest measure of safety and efficiency. Outstanding advancement opportunities. These are just a few advantages of a career as a pharmacist in the U.S. Navy.
Job Description
Practice pharmaceutical care in a wide variety of hospitals and clinics. From large teaching hospitals to small clinics to a 1,000-bed hospital ship. Get experience in drug information services, drug-use evaluations, sterile products, unit dose distribution, interventions, patient counseling, administration and much more.
Work with an elite network of medical professionals united in the common pursuit of excellence.
You could also:
- Take advantage of two American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited residency programs available annually
- Become eligible for full-time, out-service training programs for master’s and postgraduate pharmaceutical degrees
Educational/Financial Benefits
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous scholarships, financial assistance and continuing education programs.
Graduate Students
Get Money for Graduate School
Covering the cost of graduate school can be challenging. Tuition. Books and supplies. Living expenses. But there is an easier way.
Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) — Receive up to $123,000 while finishing your degree. This amount includes a generous monthly salary and housing allowance ranging from $2,940 to $5,150 for up to 24 months.*
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
* Navy HSCP housing allowance based on graduate school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with a higher cost of living.
Practicing Professionals
Get Help Repaying Educational Loans
There’s an alternative to spending years paying down the cost of your graduate education. If you’re currently a practicing professional, you can take advantage of an available $30,000 sign-on bonus and:
Navy Health Professions Loan Repayment Program — Receive up to $114,900 to help repay your graduate school loans by applying to receive $38,300 each year for up to three years.
To be eligible, you must serve as an Active Duty Medical Service Corps Officer for each year you receive the loan payment. A minimum three-year service obligation is required.
Offers have many variables. To learn details, request that a Navy Officer Recruiter contact you.
Other Benefits
A career here offers comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, full medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement income and much more. Explore comprehensive benefits for the Navy Medical Service Corps.
Qualifications
Besides requirements for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Medical Service Corps, there are additional requirements for Navy Pharmacy that apply.
Specific Requirements
- 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)
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 [less than 2.8] who worked their way through college will receive the same consideration as applicants with a GPA of 3.2 or greater who did not work)
- Work experience of two to three years
Career Outlook
Want to explore further? Check out the Health Care Opportunities area to learn more about the overall mission of Navy Health Care. Or get a specific picture of the unrivaled experiences and real people representing today’s Navy Medical Service Corps.
Questions? Get more information now. Provide brief information so that a Navy Medical Recruiter can contact you. Answer your questions. And help make the application process as seamless as possible if you choose to move forward.