Cardiothoracic Transplant Pharmacist Specialist
Listed compensation
$125K - $188K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
This exciting opportunity to join our Mayo Clinic Hospital Pharmacy Team is for a Cardiothoracic Transplant Hospital Pharmacist Specialist. This pharmacist will practice as a decentralized Pharmacist in the patient care areas in our hospital tower, as well as a clinical expert to support Transplant Practice at Mayo Clinic in Florida and drive the practice forward.
Effectively performs the activities and duties of the Pharmacist Specialist position with responsibilities including consultation, education, research and supervisory functions. Provides an expert level of guidance on medication use in the specialty area of practice. Serves as preceptor for Pharmacy Education program(s). Leads quality improvement projects in the specialty area of practice.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy - Pharm.D. or B.S.
AND
- Completion of one of the following:- An accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency AND an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in area of specialty
- An accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency AND at least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience in specialty area
- At least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience AND at least 2-years of relevant pharmacy practice experience in specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications
- PGY2 Transplant Residency completion AND at least 1-year experience in Hospital Pharmacy Practice highly preferred.
- Proven history of establishing and maintaining a progressive clinical pharmacy practice in area of specialty.
- Experience in pharmacotherapy and/or pharmacy practice research, participation in scholarly activities including publication and scientific meeting presentations, and clinical teaching experience.
- Demonstration of leadership and team building skills.
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience and/or interest in teaching required.
- Strong commitment to excellence.
- Project management and coordination skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with others, and work independently with minimal supervision.
License and Certification
- Current, active Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in area of specialty or certification (EXCEPTION: Candidates with PGY2 training in area of specialty required to obtain board certification within 12 months of hire).
- Eligible for licensure by the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Academic Appointment within 18 months of hire.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$157k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,169 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Florida | 636 active | 10,176 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 48% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida pharmacist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment654 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,635 in the last 30 days | 3,324 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Transplant Pharmacist Specialist at Mayo Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,169 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$157k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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