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How much do pgy1 residency jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for pgy1 residency in the United States is $347,715.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $320,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities and challenges faced during a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency?

As a PGY1 resident, you will rotate through various clinical and operational areas, participating in direct patient care, medication management, and interdisciplinary team meetings. Responsibilities often include responding to drug information requests, performing medication reconciliations, and participating in quality improvement projects. Common challenges include managing a rigorous workload, balancing learning with service commitments, and adapting to new clinical environments quickly. However, these experiences are designed to strengthen your clinical skills, improve your confidence as a healthcare provider, and prepare you for more specialized or advanced pharmacy roles in the future.

What is a PGY1 Residency job?

A PGY1 (Postgraduate Year One) residency is a structured, year-long training program for pharmacists who have completed their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. It provides hands-on experience in clinical settings, allowing residents to develop advanced patient care skills, enhance their clinical knowledge, and prepare for specialized roles or further residency training. PGY1 residencies are usually conducted in hospitals, community pharmacies, or managed care settings, focusing on areas like medication therapy management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership. Successful completion enhances career opportunities and eligibility for PGY2 specialty residencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pgy1 Residency position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a PGY1 Residency, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, a solid understanding of pharmacotherapy, and eligibility for pharmacist licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pharmacy management systems, and medication dispensing tools is key, along with completion of any required Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. Excellent communication, teamwork, time management, and adaptability help residents excel in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments. These skills and qualifications ensure residents can provide high-quality patient care, collaborate effectively, and build a strong foundation for future pharmacy practice.

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Infographic showing various Pgy1 Residency job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 15% Locum Tenens, 7% Internship, 3% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $347,715 per year, or $167.2 per hour.

Lead Pharmacist of Residency Program

Billings Clinic

Billings, MT

$57.25 - $69/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

The Lead Pharmacist of the Residency Program/Pharmacy Residency Program Director (RPD) is organizationally and administratively responsible for the overall character and direction of the Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program. The RPD develops, maintains, and executes the residency program's content and structure such that it is sufficient to meet the accreditation standards and regulations set by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This position is also responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be divided between clinical/operational staffing in addition to administrative duties
Participates in day-to-day clinical patient care as appropriate for practice area
Reviews and interprets provider orders to ensure appropriate medication use. Contacts provider to clarify any questionable order.
Carefully checks all data entry, medication carts, and ADM fills for accuracy as appropriate.
Accurately and safely prepares or supervises the preparation of all sterile (e.g. IV admixtures) and non-sterile products.
Controls the distribution of controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and investigational drugs as required by state and federal regulations.
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees, students, and residents. Provides assistance, direction, and clinical supervision of the pharmacy technical staff as appropriate for practice area.
Document in the medical record (and other applications) and is accountable for all clinical pharmacy work including:
Monitoring drugs, disease states, and clinical pathways and interacts with providers to optimize drug therapy; writes consults in progress notes
Recommends therapeutic alternatives to providers to increase therapeutic efficiency and reduce cost
Document consults in designated patient chart or medical record
Acts as a drug information resource to medical staff, other professionals, patients, and their families
Develops and maintains relationships with key organizational staff to enhance educational experiences for residents.
Develops, implements, and maintains a PGY1 ASHP-accredited residency program consistent with ASHP accreditation standards and competency areas, goals, and objectives
Ensures all PGY1 residency program elements meet ASHP requirements
Facilitates design and maintenance of:
Residency manual and policies
Learning experience descriptions
Evaluation tools and timelines
Oversees resident schedules, rotations, and staffing assignments
Recruits, trains, evaluates, and mentors preceptors according to ASHP preceptor qualification standards
Ensures appointment and reappointment of residency program preceptors is consistent with criteria required by current ASHP accreditation standards
Responsible for the resident recruitment process
Ensures compliance with ASHP Resident Matching Program
Chairs a Residency Advisory Committee (RAC) for the residency program
Provides continuous residency program improvement in conjunction with the RAC and Pharmacy Leadership. Assesses the residency program on an on-going basis and conducts a formal annual program evaluation. Implements continuous quality improvement initiatives based on feedback and outcomes.
Ensures residents' progress towards achievement of the program's educational goals and objectives and other requirements throughout PGY1 residency year. Facilitates individualized development plans as needed.
In coordination with the pharmacy director, pharmacy manager, and pharmacy clinical coordinator, develops the residency program's annual budget. Develops an annual report of costs eligible pass-through reimbursement for the organization's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) cost report.
Orients residents to the residency program, including, but not limited to, a review of the purpose, selected educational goals and objectives, rotations and learning experiences, ASHP accreditation regulations and standards, and assessment strategy.
Assists residency program preceptors in providing and scheduling high quality rotations and learning experiences. Reviews the residents' major projects/assignments and provides guidance, if necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Participates in educational activities and initiatives, including the development, facilitation, and support of programs that promote professional growth, knowledge transfer, and advancement of pharmacy practice.