Founded in 1930 in Springdale, Arkansas, Harps Food Stores has grown into the largest employee-owned company in the region, with over 80 stores across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at Harps offers a distinctive experience that blends the personalized care of small-town pharmacy with the strategic innovation of a multi-store regional chain. This program is ideal for pharmacists who want to practice at the intersection of independent and corporate pharmacy—where meaningful patient relationships meet scalable clinical impact.
Why Train with Harps?
A Unique Practice Environment Residents benefit from:
- The intimacy and autonomy of small-town pharmacy practice
- Exposure to multi-site operations and regional leadership
- A supportive, close-knit pharmacy team focused on patient care
Innovation in Clinical Services Harps Pharmacy has long been a pioneer in advancing community pharmacy services. Notably: Harps developed MTM: The Future Today, a nationally recognized training program focused on implementing medication therapy management (MTM) services in community settings. In 2016, Harps partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to offer this program as continuing education for pharmacists across the country.
Leadership in Practice Transformation Residents work directly with the Clinical Services Team, contributing to:
- Telemedicine initiatives
- Protocol development
- Launching new patient care projects
- Expanding access to care in rural and underserved communities
Professional Growth & Impact Throughout the residency, pharmacists gain experience in:
- Direct patient care and MTM delivery
- Project management and service implementation
- Collaborative practice and provider engagement
- Leadership and innovation in pharmacy operations
Details
Number of Positions: Two
NMS Code: 238423
Estimated Starting Date: July 1
Residency Site Locations: Little Rock, Arkansas; various, travel is expected
Current Resident
Amberly Clifton is a fourth-year pharmacy student from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She is the daughter of Monya Clifton and the late Darrell Clifton, both of whom continue to inspire her throughout her academic and personal journey. Amberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics from Henderson State University in 2018. She later obtained her Master of Business Administration, along with a certificate in Data Analytics, from the University of Central Arkansas in 2021.
Amberly’s passion for pharmacy began at the age of five, ultimately leading her to pursue her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the UAMS College of Pharmacy, where she is set to graduate in May 2026.
Outside of her studies, Amberly enjoys watching YouTube, solving escape rooms, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She is also the proud owner of two spoiled corgis, Parker and Radley.
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