Explore Pharmacy Resident opportunities for pharmacists building advanced clinical, research, and leadership skills through postgraduate training. Residency roles can help you develop expertise in patient care, medication management, and collaborative practice across hospitals, health systems, and other care settings. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible opportunities related to pharmacy residency and post-residency careers.
Pharmacy residents work under the guidance of experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals. Depending on the program, they may support medication therapy, participate in clinical rounds, counsel patients, review treatment plans, contribute to quality improvement, and complete research or teaching projects. Responsibilities and rotations vary by institution and residency focus.
Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) programs generally provide broad training in pharmacy practice and patient care. Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) programs offer specialized training, such as critical care, oncology, infectious diseases, ambulatory care, or other clinical areas. Some pharmacists also pursue residency opportunities focused on pharmacy administration, managed care, or research.
Requirements vary by employer and program. Pharmacy resident candidates commonly need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and eligibility for pharmacist licensure, with licensure timing determined by the program. Employers may also value clinical judgment, communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to apply evidence-based practice. Review each listing carefully for specific qualifications, application materials, and deadlines.
Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings and learn how each opportunity aligns with your training and career goals. Compare role requirements, setting, specialization, and compensation details in the listing. Residency compensation varies by employer and location; explore current postings to identify opportunities that meet your needs, including eligible jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Prior Authorization Clinical Pharmacist
$119K - $205K *
Elevate your career by managing pharmaceutical utilization and ensuring safe, effective medication use. Collaborate with clinical teams to support drug programs and provide expert guidance in a flexib...
6 days ago
$91K - $164K *
Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating prescriptions and consulting on medication use. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality assurance and support clinical decisions, while making a meaningful...
Yesterday
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Emergency Medicine
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in providing safe, effective medication therapy for emergency patients while supporting pharmacy operations and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and clin...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Elevate patient care as a Medication Safety Pharmacist, ensuring safe medication practices and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance pharmaceutical safety and efficacy in a dynamic medical en...
2 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive patient care excellence by dispensing medications, verifying dosages, and counseling patients. Collaborate with pharmacy technicians to ensure accuracy and safety in pharmaceutical preparations...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Empower patients by dispensing medications, verifying prescriptions, and providing expert counseling. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care while maintaini...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in clinical pharmacy functions, ensuring optimal medication management and training for healthcare providers while addressing complex patient needs in a military treatment facility...
3 weeks ago
Pharmacist I *Hybrid* Outpatient, No weekends!
$127K - $166K *
Join a team that’s focused on delivering safe and effective pharmacy care. As a pharmacist, prepare prescriptions, mentor staff, and engage collaboratively with healthcare professionals to enhance pat...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dedicated team as a Clinical Pharmacist, ensuring safe and effective medication therapy while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and streamline pharmacy ope...
2 weeks ago
Pharmacy Manager, Day Shift, Pharmacy
$140K - $210K *
Optimize pharmacy operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care through effective management and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with departments to drive...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Support the safe delivery of medications while overseeing pharmacy operations. Lead a team of technicians, ensure compliance with regulations, and monitor patient therapies. Grow your career in a dyna...
Yesterday
CLINICAL PHARMACIST (FULL TIME)
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate pharmacy operations by supporting licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, inventory management, and compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient care and...
2 weeks ago
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
$115K - $166K *
Deliver exceptional patient care by managing medication therapy and collaborating with prescribers in an ambulatory pharmacy setting. Leverage clinical expertise to improve outcomes in specialty areas...
4 weeks ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care BWH
$127K - $169K *
Champion the optimization of drug therapy by resolving drug-related issues and enhancing therapeutic outcomes while ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and policies. Lead pharmacy services a...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Pharmacist, where you will be integral in promoting patient health, ensuring medication safety, and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance clinical outcomes in a r...
4 weeks ago
Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding
$100K - $120K *
Optimize sterile compounding operations by ensuring compliance with USP standards, supervising personnel, and maintaining safety and quality in a cleanroom environment. Collaborate with teams to devel...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Pharmacist Full time Days
$110K - $130K *
Empower patient care by ensuring safe medication use, resolving therapy issues, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance clinical outcomes and education in a dynamic pharmacy environment...
1 week ago
Pharmacist II - La Jolla Outpatient - 141927
$200K - $238K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative pharmacy services. As a Staff Pharmacist, you'll provide medication management, counsel patients, and mentor pharmacy resident...
1 week ago
Pharmacist - Inpatient , 3x12s
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of patient care by delivering expert pharmaceutical services, integrating clinical knowledge with patient-oriented solutions, and ensuring safe drug therapy across diverse populations...
3 weeks ago
Staff Pharmacist, Entry Level Closed-Door | Onsite, Chesterfield
$90K - $105K *
Drive pharmacy operations by supervising technicians, ensuring accuracy in prescription fulfillment, and maintaining patient confidentiality while collaborating with healthcare providers for optimal p...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of retail pharmacy by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability across multiple locations. Lead and develop pharmacy teams to deliver exceptional patien...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Elevate pharmacy operations by supervising district activities, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability. Lead talent development and enhance patient care across multiple locations while managin...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in optimizing pharmacy services across districts, ensuring effective operations, compliance, and growth. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care while managin...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage the pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance and effectiveness across services while leading staff development and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and pharma...
Reposted 3 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner - Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of patient care by collaborating with healthcare providers to develop treatment plans, manage medication dosing, and educate staff on best practices, ensuring optimal outcomes for cli...
6 days ago
What is a Pharmacy Resident?
A Pharmacy Resident is a pharmacist or pharmacy graduate completing structured postgraduate training under supervision. Residents build clinical or operational expertise through practice experiences, projects, and mentorship; exact responsibilities depend on the program.
What qualifications are typically required for Pharmacy Resident jobs?
Many programs require a PharmD degree and eligibility for pharmacist licensure. Requirements differ by employer and residency program, so check each listing for licensing expectations, application steps, and deadlines.
What is the difference between PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency?
PGY1 programs typically provide broad postgraduate training in pharmacy practice, while PGY2 programs provide advanced preparation in a specific specialty or practice area. Program structure and specialties vary.
How much do Pharmacy Residents earn?
Compensation varies by program, employer, location, and experience. Review current job listings for salary information; Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, though not every residency role will meet that threshold.
Where can Pharmacy Residents work?
Residency programs may be based in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, managed care organizations, and other healthcare settings. The available practice areas depend on the program.
How can I find Pharmacy Resident jobs on Ladders?
Search Pharmacy Resident openings on Ladders and review each listing for duties, qualifications, location, compensation, and application details. You can also explore related pharmacist roles as you plan your career progression.