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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump ...

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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

Jump-start your career as a(an) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist today with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant. Job Summary and Qualifications As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will ...

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Fort Worth, TX ยท On-site

$113K - $135K/yr

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist with Medical City Alliance you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist is ...

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How much do advanced clinical pharmacist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced clinical pharmacist in the United States is $130,403.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $141,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an advanced clinical pharmacist?

Advanced Clinical Pharmacists are highly trained pharmacy professionals who specialize in optimizing medication therapy for patients with complex health conditions. They work closely with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans, ensure safe and effective use of medications, and monitor patient outcomes. Their role often includes conducting clinical assessments, providing medication counseling, participating in research, and contributing to healthcare policy development. Advanced Clinical Pharmacists may also have prescribing authority and play a critical role in managing chronic diseases and improving patient care in hospitals or clinics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an advanced clinical pharmacist?

To thrive as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you need an in-depth understanding of pharmacotherapy, clinical decision-making, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, often supplemented by board certification (e.g., BCPS). Expertise with medication management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and clinical pharmacy software is key. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in patient-centered environments. These competencies ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes, patient safety, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

What is the difference between Advanced Clinical Pharmacist vs Clinical Pharmacist?

AspectAdvanced Clinical PharmacistClinical Pharmacist
CredentialsRequires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and additional certifications or trainingTypically requires PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy, with licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, specialized clinics, or healthcare teams with advanced patient care rolesCommunity pharmacies, hospitals, or outpatient settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare institutions, hospitals, clinicsPharmacies, hospitals, healthcare facilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding advanced roles, certifications, and responsibilitiesGeneral pharmacy practice, entry-level roles

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist typically holds additional certifications and works in specialized healthcare settings, providing advanced patient care. In contrast, the Clinical Pharmacist often works in more general pharmacy roles, including community and hospital settings. The advanced role involves more complex clinical responsibilities and collaboration with healthcare teams.

What are some common challenges faced by advanced clinical pharmacists in hospital settings?

Advanced Clinical Pharmacists in hospital settings often encounter challenges such as managing complex medication regimens for patients with multiple comorbidities, staying updated with rapidly evolving drug therapies, and balancing clinical responsibilities with administrative tasks. They also frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, which requires strong communication skills to ensure optimal patient care. Additionally, Advanced Clinical Pharmacists may need to mentor junior staff or pharmacy residents while participating in quality improvement initiatives.
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Infographic showing various Advanced Clinical Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,403 per year, or $62.7 per hour.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

TriStar StoneCrest

San Antonio, TX โ€ข On-site

$107K - $128K/yr

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Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist today with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, you will demonstrate proficiency in all pharmacist functions by attending and actively participating in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds, completing drug utilization review to promote rational drug therapy, leading and developing clinical services, mentoring and educating staff to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation of clinical activities. You will conduct drug regimen reviews and respond to specific polypharmacy, pharmacokinetic and medication/MAR reconciliation consults. You will recommend and monitor drug therapy as assigned by the medical staff. Utilizes expertise to train, mentor and supervise PharmD candidates, pharmacy residents, and technicians. Train and participate in facility wide committees and training programs.

What you will do in this role:

  • Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system
  • Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals
  • Comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
  • Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
  • Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange and promote rational drug therapy selection
  • Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds.
  • Support the hospital formulary decision process by working with medical staff to promote rational drug therapy and make improvements identified by drug utilization evaluations.
  • Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
  • Actively participate in pharmacy clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

One of the following is required :

  • Minimum of 1 year of hospital clinical pharmacy experience or at least 2 years of general hospital pharmacy experience required; preferably within area of focus.
  • Completion of hospital PGY1 / pharmacy general practice residency or fellowship
  • BCPS certification or other Board of Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) certification
  • Current Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
  • Licensed pharmacist in another state: Provide proof of the Authorization to Test (ATT) from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Benefits

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant has been nationally recognized for its record setting kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. It is home to the Texas Transplant Institute and is the largest living donor kidney transplant program in the US. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record - that's 65 more transplants than the second center on the list.

In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. It is a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our Sexual Assault Response Team provides a compassionate environment for sexual assault survivors ages 13+, serving as a model for hospitals and agencies all over the world. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant prides itself on providing the highest quality of patient care possible as proven by their consecutive Grade A scores from the Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade survey and ranking in the nation's top quartile for patient experience. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Transplant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.