University of Arkansas System

Pharmacy Resident - PGY1 and PGY2

University of Arkansas System  •  $50k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Closing Date:

06/01/2026


Type of Position:


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu


Department:

ICE | PTSL IP Clinical Services Wilson


Department's Website:


of Job Duties:

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.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

PGY1 and PGY2:

  • Patient Care

  • Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care

  • Leadership and Management

  • Teaching, Education and Dissemination of Knowledge


Physical Requirements:

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 11-25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 11-25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Frequently

Hear: Frequently

Taste or Smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical environment: Classroom, Inside Medical Facility Environment

Noise level: Moderate

Visual requirements: Color discrimination

Hazards: Biological, Chemicals, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Sharp objects


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.


Constant Physical Activity:


Frequent Physical Activity:


Occasional Physical Activity:


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

University of Arkansas System

About University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
Year Founded
1871
Website
uasys.edu
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