Pharmacy Resident - PGY1 and PGY2

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

This posting will fill multiple positions. The PGY1 Pharmacy Resident is a Post-Graduate training position that works under minimal supervision. PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. The PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists specialized critical care medicine. PGY2 resident functions independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. PGY2 Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification.

Requirements

• PGY1: Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Pharmacy Intern License issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy at the start of residency, OR Arkansas Pharmacist License - must obtain within 120 days from the start of residency
• PGY2: Doctor of Pharmacy degree PLUS Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 program OR currently enrolled and completing an ASHP-accredited PGY1 program
• Pharmacist License issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
• Leadership and Management
• Teaching, Education and Dissemination of Knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees