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Clinical Pharmacist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$106K - $127K/yr

Summary : The Clinical Pharmacist shall be responsible for conducting clinical pharmacy services and ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services on a daily basis. The Clinical ...

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Clinical Pharmacist

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist In Pain Management Services Saratoga Ascend has a full-time opening for a Clinical Pharmacist in Pain Management Services at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL.

Clinical Pharmacist

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$112K - $133K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist position details: * Facility: St.Anthony's Hospital * Location: St. Petersburg, FL * Status: Full time, exempt * Shift: Variable * Weekend Work: Every 3rd * On Call: No Clinical ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Tempe, AZ

$113K - $135K/yr

We are aggressively seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a large Healthcare organization. As the year 2017 is in full swing, this organization is very busy, and they need YOUR help. Take advantage ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Safety Harbor, FL · On-site

$102K - $122K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist position details: * Facility: Mease Countryside Hospital * Location: Safety Harbor, FL * Status: PRN as needed, exempt * Shift: Varies - days and evenings * Weekend Work: Every ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$109K - $130K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist position details: * Facility: Morton Plant Hospital * Location: Clearwater, FL * Status: Full time, exempt * Shift: Variable * Weekend Work: Every 3rd * On Call: No Clinical ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Bartow, FL · On-site

$97K - $116K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist - 144275 At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Dayton, OH · On-site

$115K - $137K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist Clinical pharmacist responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services, including medication distribution, monitoring, and clinical support within the Dayton VA Medical ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Dunedin, FL · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist position details: * Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital * Location: Dunedin FL * Status: Full time, exempt * Shift: 8-12hr shifts / Varies between 6AM-11PM * Weekend Work: Every ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Albany, NY · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Clinical Pharmacist (req 101090) Albany, NY ( Apply Description GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The clinical pharmacist is a member of the primary care clinical team, engaging with patients and supports ...

Clinical Pharmacist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications within the correctional healthcare setting. Duties include reviewing prescriptions and medication orders ...

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How much do clinical pharmacist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 the difference between Clinical Pharmacist vs Community Pharmacist?

AspectClinical PharmacistCommunity Pharmacist
CredentialsRequires Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)Requires Pharm.D. or Bachelor's in Pharmacy
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settingsRetail pharmacies, drugstores
Employer & IndustryHealthcare institutions, hospitalsRetail chains, independent pharmacies
Primary FocusPatient care, medication management, therapy optimizationDispensing medications, customer service

Clinical Pharmacists focus on direct patient care within healthcare settings, managing medication therapy and collaborating with medical teams. Community Pharmacists primarily dispense medications and provide health advice in retail pharmacy environments. Both roles require a Pharm.D. degree but differ in daily responsibilities and work settings.

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

To thrive as a Clinical Pharmacist, you need in-depth pharmaceutical knowledge, strong clinical decision-making skills, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with appropriate licensure. Familiarity with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and medication management software is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, effective medication therapy, optimize patient outcomes, and support interdisciplinary healthcare delivery.

What is a clinical pharmacist?

A clinical pharmacist is a highly trained healthcare professional who has all the training of a retail pharmacist plus additional training and licenses to provide direct patient care. As a clinical pharmacist, your responsibilities and duties include overseeing patients’ medications in a clinical setting and ensuring that they are as effective as possible. You work directly with patients and physicians to monitor and modify their medications as needed. You may work in a hospital, clinic, or therapy center where you have daily direct interactions with patients who report their changes in condition and side effects to you. You work as part of their healthcare team.

What are some common challenges clinical pharmacists face when working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team?

Clinical pharmacists often collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. One common challenge is navigating differing opinions on medication therapy, which requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, balancing clinical responsibilities such as patient counseling, medication reconciliation, and participation in rounds can make time management essential. Staying updated with evolving treatment guidelines and ensuring recommendations are evidence-based is also critical in this dynamic environment.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% 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.

$110K - $131K/yr

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Job description

Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Reports to: Clinical Pharmacy Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Personnel Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. In this position, the Clinical Pharmacist provides direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services in a medical home practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel. The clinician in this role is aligned with target interdisciplinary programs to deliver medication therapy management within patient care services and to ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout Central Florida Health Care clinics. The Clinical Pharmacist participates in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients in their assigned areas. Pharmaceutical care services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a departmental resource and liaison to other departments and will provide medication and practice-related education and training to health care providers. Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long- and short-term goals for the program; monitoring and documenting progress in meeting goals; and providing guidance to staff on priorities and clinical projects.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Pharmacy or other equivalent advanced degree required
  • Completion of an accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program required
  • Completion of an accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program preferred
  • Clinical pharmacy experience (1+ years)
  • Knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and service
  • Knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine in areas appropriate for clinical assignments
  • Active Pharmacist License in good standing required

RESPONSIBILTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of CFHC
  2. Be cognizant of and comply with CFHC's policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations and URAC accreditation requirements
  3. Maintains client/patient confidentiality by following and abiding by all HIPAA requirements and regulations
  • Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs
  • Facilitate pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, medication utilization systems within assigned services and care areas to assure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, compliance, and regulatory standards
  • Assist in the implementation of antibiotic stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs
  • Participation in the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee which may include but is not limited to, Antibiotic Stewardship and Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Participate in quality management committees (URAC, QIRCS)
  • Leverage the 340B program to maximize the best clinical outcomes for our patients
  • Track and evaluate assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency and routinely benchmark against local and national best practices
  • Provide MTM services to patients through CFHC preferred platform as available
  • Review documentation of clinical activities of all pharmacists including documentation of financial impact of clinical activities
  • Establish and ensure business metrics and key performance indicators are being met
  • Actively identify practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice
  • Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and operations to have compliant and successful clinical programs
  • Provide guidance on clinical related matters and ensure all levels of leadership understand impact and logistics of clinical business decisions
  • Develop advance reporting mechanisms for clinical pharmacy claims data representative of CFHC prescribing data and reports results to applicable stakeholders and committees
  • Generate and maintain required documentation for all clinical program audits and business processes
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to promote awareness, education and understanding of all clinical program principles for strategic and ongoing business decisions
  • Serve as a liaison between operations, providers, drug manufacturers, and PBMs
  • Coordinate clinical requirements related to manufacturer programs
  • Work externally with manufacturers and internally with providers, operations, and IT to ensure clinical program implementation and ongoing success
  • Work with the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and Chief Pharmacy Officer in identifying opportunities, developing strategic plans, and overseeing implementation of clinical pharmacy projects
  • Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice
    • Assure pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitate enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs
  • Complete critical patient monitoring and review patient charts to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures
  • Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve adherence, outcomes and safety
  • Provide accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication therapy based on patient age and needs
  • Work as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare providers to provide patient-centered care making appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care
  • Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing
  • Maintain proficiency in and actively engage in operational programs and clinical pharmacy areas as appropriate for job assignment
  • Maintain proficiency in all applicable computer programs, including electronic medical record and pharmacy systems
  • Review, prepare, dispense, compound, and document pharmaceutical orders and products from CFHC and referral providers in line with state and federal regulations
  • Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement
  • Maintain proficiency in preceptor roles and actively emulates education/mentorship skills
  • Develop student, resident, and staff training experiences/competences and creates new relationships for teaching and training opportunities
  • Identify, design, and implement improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

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