Post-PharmD Resident PGY 1 or 2

Western University

Pomona (CA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous paid time off

Insurance plans

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences offers a Post-PharmD residency (PGY1/PGY2) at its Pomona campus. Trainees gain experience in teaching, clinical services, and research while preparing for licensure and interprofessional collaboration.

The program emphasizes humanistic patient care within a multsite residency structure across the Los Angeles region. The residency supports didactic and experiential teaching, with opportunities to precept PharmD students, participate in IPE sessions, and

Qualifications

Must have graduated from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
Must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of California.
Must be licensed within 90 days of the start of employment.

Responsibilities

Teaching: participate in teaching activities under the supervision of the program director.
Clinical Services: provide patient care at training sites and participate in health fairs.
Research: conduct research in your area of interest and present at conferences.

Skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Vaccine administration

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Web applications

Job description

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Position Title Post-PharmD Resident PGY 1 or 2

Position Control Number

Position Control Number S02318

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Department

Department 1505-Pharmacy Practice

Job Summary

The PGY program at WesternU trains pharmacists to become skilled patient care providers, educators, scholars, and leaders who advance the practice of pharmacy. This Post-Graduate training program prepares pharmacy practitioners to advanced the practice pharmacy and to participate as a member of an integrated health care team, in community and health system settings.
This program balances experiences in pharmacy care, pharmacy operations, teaching, project management, clinical research, and pharmacy administration.
WesternU COP’s residency program is a multisite program with primary practice site locations across the Los Angeles region, at each program director’s clinical site.
When applying for the PGY1 pharmacy residency programs at the WesternU COP , you must apply using the PhORCAS system.

About the Program
Post-PharmD trainees have the opportunity to participate in didactic and experiential teaching, as well as assist in the development of clinical skills with pharmacy students in all phases of pharmacy school. WesternU has an innovative block structure in the curriculum, which allows students to focus on one topic at a time, and for faculty (and other lecturers) to focus their teaching time. WesternU is a leader in providing interprofessional education and teaching evidence-based clinical practice – trainees will have a chance to participate in both.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with computers, word processing applications, MS Excel, Web applications, and pharmacy dispensing software.
Good interpersonal professional skills.
Understand “Universal Precautions” and hazardous waste storage and disposal.
Be certified in vaccine administration and have an unexpired CPR / BLS certificate.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Must have graduated from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.
Must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of California.
Must be licensed within 90 days of the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-PharmD Residents must apply through Phorcas to be considered for an interview and acceptance into the post-graduate training program.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching: Under the supervision of the program director participate in teaching activities through:

Supporting the teaching activities of assigned program directors.
Coordinating courses with faculty members.
Giving lectures and conducting small-group discussions with P1, P2, and P3 PharmD students
Grading OSCEs and facilitating IPE sessions.
Serving as a preceptor and role model for PharmD students in the clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services: Under the supervision of the program director participate in clinical service activities through:

Providing patient care at respective training sites.
Participating in health fairs events and other direct patient care activities.
Participating in administrative duties related to clinical services provided by the training site.

Key Responsibilities

Research: Under the supervision of the program director participate in research activities through

Conducting research in your area of interest at the training site.
Presenting your research project at the Western States Conference for Pharmacy Residents.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in a teaching certificate program (including academic boot camp and journal club discussions).

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Work Schedule

Normal work hours are Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Overtime hours are not a normal part of this position’s schedule and must be pre-approved.
The work schedule may be adjusted by the needs of the post-graduate training program, the program mentor, or the program director.

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum

Minimum $28.00 Hourly

Maximum

Maximum $28.00 Hourly

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use their hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Describe Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a typical office and clinical setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S01787

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/04/2026

Close Date

Close Date 06/04/2027

Open Until Filled Yes

Conditions of Employment - Background Check

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act

Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

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