PGYCommunity Pharmacy Resident

Position: 2026 PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident

2026 PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident at Safeway

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A community pharmacy residency is a twelve‑month practice‑based certificate program that provides accelerated professional growth beyond entry‑level competence in patient‑centered care, pharmacy operations, and leadership. The program exemplifies Albertsons Pharmacies’ mission to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Core Competencies

• Manage and improve the medication‑use process
• Provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
• Exercise leadership and practice management skills
• Demonstrate project management skills
• Provide medication and practice‑related information, education, and/or training
• Emerge as a leader in patient care through creation and implementation of new programs and services

Key Accountabilities

• Staff pharmacy services such as 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 (including precepting pharmacy student interns)
• Independently staff one weekend per month

Patient Care Services and Operations Support

• Conduct site visits with Patient Care Services Managers and Patient Care Pharmacists to provide instruction, coaching, and facilitate team engagement in patient‑centered services and standard operational compliance
• Assist with pharmacy team training programs
• Collaborate in conducting community health events and marketing (flu clinics, health screenings, presentations)
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative or enhanced service

Affiliated Ambulatory Care / Institutional Settings

• Provide patient care services in an ambulatory care setting

Alliance College of Pharmacy

• Teach classes at the college of pharmacy
• Complete teaching certificate coursework
• Develop research study design and analysis
• Precept IPPE/APPE students

Knowledge and Experience Education Level

• Graduate of an ACPE‑accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.
  
  D.) program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state or jurisdiction where the residency is conducted

Experience Level

• Experience commensurate with requirements for new pharmacy graduates
• Academic performance, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to achieve residency program goals and objectives will be evaluated

Supervision

• Number of Direct Reports:
  None
• Total Number of Indirect Reports:
  Number of Exempt: 0
• Number of Nonexempt: 0
• Number of Direct Contract Employees: 0

Benefits

• Competitive wages: $25.48 per hour / $53,000 annually (may vary by location and experience)
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leadership invested in training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401(k) and more)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• OPT, H‑1B (H1B) & TN sponsorship or H1B visa transfer may be available
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays; bereavement pay; retirement benefits (including 401(k) eligibility)
• Applications accepted on an on‑going basis

About Us

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a deep local presence and national strength, we provide an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience. We value diversity and strive for inclusive opportunities for all employees. Albertsons Companies operates 2,270 retail and drug stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia, with 1,720 pharmacies and 400+ associated fuel centers.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with company, division, and store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary by store and will be detailed during the application process.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to all users. If you need assistance with accessibility or completing the application process, please contact us at 1‑888‑255‑2269.

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