Wellstar Health System is seeking a motivated and passionate pharmacist for our PGY-2 Medication Use Safety & Policy (MUSP) Residency Program. This 12-month, ASHP-accredited program is the first of its kind in metro-Atlanta, providing a comprehensive and innovative residency experience focused on medication safety within a leading multi-hospital health system.

About Wellstar Health System

With over 30,000 healthcare professionals, Wellstar is dedicated to delivering personalized care at every stage of life across 11 hospitals, 300+ medical office locations, 70+ rehabilitation centers, multiple urgent care facilities, cancer centers, and more.

Residency Program Overview

• 1 resident position, hybrid work model
• Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Residency Director: Ambra Hannah, PharmD, BCPS (Ambra.Hannah@wellstar.org)
• Application via PhORCAS – Deadline 1/9/2026
  • NMS Directory Code: 614177
  • ASHP Residency Directory Code: 34041

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, design, and implement safe and effective medication-use systems and policies
• Analyze medication-use data and lead error-prevention strategies
• Support and advance SafetyFirst-Culture of Safety initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Engage in medication-use research and quality improvement projects
• Educate and disseminate medication safety knowledge across the health system
• Contribute to leadership and management activities within the Medication Safety Team

Required Learning Experiences:

• Adult Medication Safety
• Pediatric Medication Safety
• Oncology Medication Safety
• Drug Information
• Safety & Quality Management
• Informatics
• Practice Management
• Research

Elective Learning Experiences:

• Nursing Excellence
• Anticoagulant Medication Safety
• Ambulatory Medication Safety
• Opioid Medication Safety
• Automation System
• Lean Principles

For additional program information, visit our website PGY2 Medication Use Safety & Policy Residency Program.

If you are attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, there are two ways to meet our team.

1. Schedule an interview through the PPS portal
2. Visit us at the Residency Showcase (Booth #5404) on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, 8:00-11:00AM.

If you are not able to meet with our program at Midyear, contact Ambra Hannah (ambra.hannah@wellstar.org) to schedule a virtual chat via Microsoft Teams.

Applicants must be participating in, or have completed, an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program or one in the ASHP accreditation process (i.e., one with candidate or preliminary accreditation status).

At the start of the residency program, the resident must be licensed by or eligible for licensure with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. If not licensed at the start of residency, the candidate must be licensed within 60 days of beginning the program.

About Wellstar Health System-Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Medical campus of the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta). Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 30k+ team members work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. We believe that great healthcare is about more than treating patients. It's about serving with compassion. We invite you to meet with our hiring leaders and learn more about becoming a team member here at Wellstar. Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Located just north of Atlanta, Wellstar Kennestone is a 633-bed facility (including more than 85 critical care beds) and the largest hospital in Wellstar Health System’s network. The Level I Trauma Center features a new, state-of-the-art emergency department, comprehensive stroke center, and certified comprehensive cardiac center. Wellstar Kennestone Department of Pharmacy utilizes automated drug delivery units throughout the hospital. Our team operates out of a central pharmacy, Operating Room (OR) satellite, and workstations on... patient care units. We also have an Outpatient Infusion Center (OPIC) satellite on our campus. In addition, pharmacists participate in daily physician-led interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary rounds. The clinical pharmacy team includes specialists in ambulatory care, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious disease, internal medicine, nutrition support, pain management and pediatrics.

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