2026 PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident

Albertsons • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. Bring your flavor Are you the pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them? Do you want to practice in a progressive setting where you can make an impact on patient care and be a part of your community? If so, this is the opportunity for you! As a pharmacist with our company, you will be part of a team that is committed to providing direct patient care and wellness services. You will play a valuable role in disease state management, optimizing medication therapy, delivering outstanding patient-centered care and assisting in managing acute and chronic conditions. Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Background: A community pharmacy residency is a twelve-month practice-based certificate program that provides the opportunity for accelerated professional growth beyond entry-level professional competence in patient-centered care, pharmacy operations, and leadership. This position exemplifies the mission of the Albertsons Pharmacies to attract, develop, and retain top talent. PGY1 Purpose: PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies. The pharmacy resident develops competency by working under the guidance of pharmacist preceptors to develop the following core competencies: Manage and improve the medication-use process Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care Exercise leadership and practice management skills Demonstrate project management skills Provide medication and practice-related information, education, and/or training Emerge as a leader in patient care through creation and implementation of new programs and services A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharm.D or equivalent FPGEC (NABP)
• Must have an active pharmacy license in state(s) of practice with all held licenses in good standing
• Certified Immunizer Required
• Ability to work a variety of schedules
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in state or jurisdiction where residency program conducted
• Experience commensurate with requirements of new pharmacy graduates
• Academic performance, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to achieve the residency program goals and objectives will be evaluated

Responsibilities

• Actively delivers patient care services
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, clerks and pharmacy interns
• Embrace and champion operational excellence, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
• Contribute actively to the company’s cultural initiatives that enhance overall success and sustainability
• Staff in pharmacy providing services, such as: prescription processing, benefits investigation, inventory management, patient counseling, self-care triage and consultation, immunizations, medication administration, MTM, Specialty Care, diabetes care, and smoking cessation services (also precept pharmacy student interns)
• Independently staff one weekend per month
• Conduct pharmacy site visits with Patient Care Services Managers (PCSM) and Patient Care Pharmacists (PCP) to collaborate in providing direct instruction, coaching, and facilitating pharmacy team engagement in the provision of patient-centered care services and compliance with standard operational procedures
• Assist with pharmacy team training programs
• Collaborate in conducting community health events and marketing (flu clinics, health screenings, presentations)
• Develop, implement and evaluate an innovative service or enhance existing services
• Provide patient care services in an ambulatory care setting
• Teach classes at college of pharmacy
• Complete teaching certificate coursework
• Develop research study design and analysis
• Precept IPPE/APPE students

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• OPT, H-1B (H1B) & TN sponsorship or H1B visa transfers may be available
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree