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.
This residency program is based at a top volume Walgreens pharmacy in the heart of Knoxville. Additional learning experiences are conducted at additional community, worksite, and community-based specialty pharmacy locations. The program’s affiliation with South College provides a path for the resident to participate in teaching activities and complete a teaching certificate. Graduates of this program are prepared to serve as leaders and managers in community pharmacy, advancing patient care, expanding the role of pharmacists beyond traditional dispensing and leading change within the profession of pharmacy.
The resident will have direct influence on patient outcomes through the following:
The resident will participate in strengthening practice management and teaching skills through the following:
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The current hourly range for this position is $19.50 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/en/benefits
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
