Pharmacy Resident

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Department:

COP | Residency Prog

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The UAMS College of Pharmacy (COP) offers postgraduate residency programs that provide a structured and comprehensive training experience in clinical pharmacy. Pharmacy Residents are selected through the ASHP Match program and receive a 12-month appointment within UAMS or a partnering pharmacy community practice site. Upon successful completion of all residency requirements, residents are awarded a residency certificate.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy

• Eligibility for Arkansas pharmacist licensure no later than September 1, 2026.

• Successful participation in the ASHP Residency Match process

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participate in scheduled clinical rotations under the supervision of residency preceptors, the residency program director, and other College of Pharmacy faculty.

• Deliver direct patient care, attend interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to patient-centered medication therapy management.

• Engage in teaching, research, and service activities as required by the residency program.

• Conduct and present a major project and other required presentations at local, state, or national levels.

• Complete all scheduled evaluations and meet all expectations outlined in the residency program’s manual.

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/tools

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contactaskrecruitment@uams.edufor 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:

No