2027 PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident

Albertsons Companies • Phoenix, AZ

6d

About The Position

The PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at Albertsons Companies builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education to develop pharmacist practitioners with the knowledge and abilities defined by residency competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents develop skills in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education. Successful completion prepares residents to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy such as BCPS, and pursue advanced education and training, including PGY2 residencies.

Residents work under pharmacist preceptors and develop competency in medication-use processes, evidence-based patient-centered care, leadership, practice and project management, and medication-related education. The position includes pharmacy staffing and direct patient services, support for pharmacy operations and community health events, and opportunities to develop or improve pharmacy services. The residency also includes ambulatory care, college teaching and coursework, research, and student precepting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state or jurisdiction where the residency program is conducted.
• Experience commensurate with the requirements of new pharmacy graduates.
• Academic performance, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to achieve the residency program goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the medication-use process.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Exercise leadership and practice management skills.
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Provide medication- and practice-related information, education, and training.
• Create and implement new programs and services to advance patient care.
• Staff in the pharmacy, providing 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.
• Precept pharmacy student interns.
• Independently staff periodically throughout the week and one weekend day per month.
• Conduct pharmacy site visits with Patient Care Services Managers and Patient Care Pharmacists to support instruction, coaching, pharmacy team engagement in patient-centered care, and compliance with operational procedures.
• Assist with pharmacy team training programs.
• Collaborate on community health events and marketing, including flu clinics, health screenings, and presentations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative service or enhance existing services.
• Provide patient care services in an ambulatory care setting.
• Facilitate classes at the college of pharmacy.
• Complete teaching certificate coursework.
• Develop research study design and analysis.
• Precept IPPE/APPE students.

Benefits

• Associate discounts.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree