Clinical Program Development Fellow | Community Pharmacy Innovation
Are you ready to build something bigger than yourself?
Yorkville Pharmacy & Wellness and CPESN South Carolina are seeking an ambitious, innovative pharmacist to join our team as an Avant Institute Fellow. This unique fellowship is designed for pharmacists who want to lead change, develop innovative clinical programs, improve patient outcomes, and help transform the future of independent community pharmacy.
This is more than a fellowship. It’s an opportunity to work alongside recognized pharmacy leaders while gaining hands-on experience in clinical program development, population health, functional medicine, healthcare innovation, Medicare initiatives, business development, and independent pharmacy leadership.
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change, we want to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As an Avant Institute Fellow, you’ll play an active role in advancing innovative pharmacy practice across South Carolina.
Clinical Program Development
- Design, launch, and expand innovative clinical services within community pharmacy.
- Assist with implementation of emerging Medicare initiatives, including ACCESS.
- Support workflow development and practice transformation.
- Help create scalable clinical service models for independent pharmacies.
CPESN South Carolina Network Support
- Support independent community pharmacies across South Carolina.
- Assist with pharmacy onboarding and implementation.
- Facilitate weekly virtual office hours for participating pharmacies.
- Provide individualized implementation support as needed.
- Develop implementation resources, workflows, and toolkits.
Population Health & Patient Care
- Build patient-centered programs focused on improving health outcomes.
- Participate in chronic disease management initiatives.
- Support aging Medicare populations through innovative care models.
- Help expand access to care through collaborative healthcare initiatives.
Functional Medicine
- Gain hands-on exposure to functional medicine within an independent pharmacy setting.
- Learn about advanced laboratory interpretation and personalized care planning.
- Participate in patient consultations and wellness program development.
- Understand how functional medicine can complement traditional pharmacy practice.
Insurance & Healthcare Navigation
- Learn the insurance agency side of pharmacy.
- Gain experience with Medicare education and enrollment.
- Understand healthcare navigation and payer relationships.
- Explore opportunities to improve patient access through insurance solutions.
Leadership & Business Development
- Learn the operational aspects of independent pharmacy ownership.
- Participate in strategic planning and business development.
- Assist with marketing and community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate on new service implementation and growth strategies.
- Develop leadership skills through mentorship and project management.
What You’ll Gain
This fellowship provides a rare opportunity to develop skills not typically available in traditional pharmacy practice.
You’ll gain experience in:
- Clinical program development
- Community pharmacy innovation
- Population health
- Practice transformation
- Functional medicine
- Medicare initiatives
- Insurance and healthcare navigation
- Business strategy and entrepreneurship
- Project management
- Leadership development
- Public speaking and professional networking
- Workflow design and implementation
- Collaboration with pharmacy leaders across South Carolina
You’ll leave this fellowship with practical experience leading innovative healthcare initiatives that prepare you for future leadership opportunities.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
- Passionate about improving patient care
- Excited about the future of community pharmacy
- Interested in innovation and practice transformation
- A self-starter who enjoys building new programs
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-changing healthcare environment
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented
- Curious, motivated, and eager to learn
- Committed to serving patients and strengthening independent pharmacy
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Licensed pharmacist in South Carolina or eligible for South Carolina licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Willingness to travel within South Carolina as needed
Preferred
- Interest in community pharmacy innovation
- Interest in population health and value-based care
- Experience in independent pharmacy, ambulatory care, or residency training
- Interest in functional medicine or integrative care
- Experience with project management, leadership, or clinical service development
Why This Fellowship Is Different
Unlike many traditional fellowships, this opportunity combines exposure to multiple areas of innovative pharmacy practice, including:
- Community Pharmacy Innovation
- Clinical Program Development
- CPESN Network Leadership
- Population Health
- Medicare Initiatives (ACCESS)
- Functional Medicine
- Insurance & Healthcare Navigation
- Business Development & Entrepreneurship
- Independent Pharmacy Leadership
This multidisciplinary experience provides a unique foundation for pharmacists seeking leadership roles in healthcare innovation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time, paid fellowship
- Mentorship from pharmacy leaders
- Leadership development opportunities
- Professional networking
- Hands-on implementation experience
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient care and community pharmacy
To Apply
Please submit the following:
Email your application to:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Join us in building innovative clinical programs, strengthening independent community pharmacy, and shaping the future of patient care
Pay: $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Required)
- Do you have your SC pharmacist license and/or can obtain it (Required)
Work Location: In person
