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Your residency year is an investment in your future. The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health ensures that investment is supported with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. From day one, you will have the resources and support needed to focus on what matters most: becoming an exceptional pharmacist.

Program Highlights

Compensation

Annual Stipend (2025-2026)

  • $61,068

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Our benefits are designed to provide security and peace of mind throughout your residency year.

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement with company match up to 5%

Professional Development

Your growth extends beyond clinical rotations. We invest in your professional development through funded conference attendance and certification training.

Conference Attendance

Residents have the opportunity to attend regional and national meetings, including:

  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting
  • Oklahoma Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP) Annual Meeting
  • Indian Health Service (IHS) Oklahoma City Area Annual Seminar
  • Indian Health Service (IHS) Pharmacy Practice Training Program

Certification Opportunities

Residents receive training and certification in:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
A Chickasaw Nation pharmacy resident receives hands-on guidance from a preceptor while reviewing medication in the pharmacy.

Staffing Experience

Independent practice builds confidence.

Our structured staffing component prepares you for the responsibilities of your future career.

Residents gain hands-on experience through:

  • One weekend per month

  • Rotations in both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy roles, with assignments switching at the midpoint of the year

  • One holiday serving as the sole pharmacist

This progressive responsibility develops clinical independence while preparing you for leadership in any practice setting.

How to Apply

 

ASHP Residency Match Code: 204413

Take the next step in your pharmacy career. Apply through PhORCAS and complete a secondary application on Chickasaw.net/Careers for the Outpatient Pharmacy Resident position.

Application Requirements

  • Application through ASHP PhORCAS

  • Separate application on Chickasaw.net/Careers

  • Letter of intent

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • Pharmacy school transcripts

Licensure: Successful candidates must obtain Oklahoma licensure within three months of starting the program. Licensure is not required to apply.

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Partner Schools and Affiliations

We proudly collaborate with medical schools, nursing programs and health care education institutions across the United States. Our clinical rotation opportunities are designed to support students from diverse educational backgrounds who are committed to excellence in health care practice.

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Awards and Recognition

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health has been honored with numerous national awards recognizing our commitment to health care excellence, innovative patient care and organizational leadership. As a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, we continue to set high standards in medical practice and professional development.

Our accolades reflect our dedication to providing exceptional learning environments for the next generation of health care professionals.

American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award logo featuring a stylized black geometric design of intersecting shapes with a white star in the center, accompanied by the award name in black text A header banner for 'America's Best-In-State Hospitals 2024' by Newsweek, powered by Statista. The design includes red stars on the left side and features a white and red color scheme with black text. Logo for 'Working Healthy Hospitals' program by TSET (Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust) in green and blue colors, featuring text 'Helping Hospitals Improve Employee Health' and 'Better Lives Through Better Health Award' Baby-Friendly designation award logo featuring a purple square background with a black silhouette of a baby and text reading 'Proud to be Baby-Friendly Designated,' representing official Baby-Friendly accreditation status. The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® featuring a circular gold seal with text 'Joint Commission National Quality Approval' signifying accreditation for healthcare quality standards. Oklahoma Quality Foundation's Leadership in Excellence Award logo, signifying recognition for organizational performance excellence and quality achievement in Oklahoma. The letters OPQIC representing the oklahoma perinatal quality improvement collaborative laying over a shadow of the state of Oklahoma

Take the First Step in Starting a Career with CNDH

Join the CNDH talent network to connect with a dedicated recruiter and receive personalized job recommendations tailored to your career interests.