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Charleston, South Carolina

Pharmacist Team Lead

PharmacistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

  • The Clinical Specialists provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services to the inpatients and outpatients of the Medical University Hospitals and clinics.
  • Entity
  • Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC000602 CHS - Pharmacotherapy - Ambulatory Clinic (Main)
  • Pay Rate Type

Salary

  • Pay Grade
  • Health-34
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Purpose: The Clinical Specialists provides distributive and clinical pharmacy services to the inpatients and outpatients of the Medical University Hospitals and clinics.

Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Include physical and mental demands of the position-attach demands checklist if necessary:

The position of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist requires a doctoral degree in Pharmacy from an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy.

Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency program: Two years of clinical or hospital pharmacy experience may substitute for the clinical pharmacy residency program.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS (If Applicable to Position)

  • SC Pharmacist License (or eligible for SC Pharmacist License)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: Must be BLS Certified within three months of hire date and maintain certification throughout employment.

Physical Requirements

  • NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift
  • Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous
  • Ability to perform job function while sitting. (Frequent)
  • Ability to perform job function while walking. (Continuous)
  • Ability to climb stairs. (Frequent)
  • Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to perform job function from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
  • Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
  • Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
  • Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
  • Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent)
  • Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
  • Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
  • Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
  • Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
  • Ability to lift /lower objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches overhead 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent)

  • Ability to push/pull objects to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
  • Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
  • Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
  • Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
  • Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
  • Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with corrections. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
  • Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
  • Ability to use automated mixing equipment. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work overtime as required. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completion of pharmacy residency program; two years of clinical or hospital pharmacy experience may substitute for the clinical pharmacy residency program. Eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: uscis.gov

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Specialist provides comprehensive distributive and clinical pharmacy services to both inpatients and outpatients within the hospital and clinic settings. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care while utilizing automated mixing equipment and adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school and have completed a clinical pharmacy residency program. A South Carolina pharmacist license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required for the role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient CareMedication ManagementClinical Residency

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,350 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $138k (middle half $135k–$149k)115 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in South Carolina211 active10,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 58% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Oct 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,350 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs
6
<$155k
15
$155k-175k
3
$175k-195k
3
$195k-215k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Keck Medicine of USC · Los Angeles, California

$64-$105.6/hr
#2

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
#3

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$74.97-$101.21/hr
#4

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$108k-$199k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MUSC

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
BLS Certification Support
Overtime Available

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.