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Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana · Remote OK

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Remote
  • Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services
  • Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide advanced clinical pharmacy care including counseling and ongoing pharmacotherapy management for patients with complex specialty conditions.

Perform comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM) to identify drug interactions and optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Develop and monitor individualized care plans, tracking laboratory values, clinical progression, and adverse drug events.

Provide evidence-based clinical recommendations to healthcare providers regarding drug selection, dosing adjustments, and patient safety strategies.

Document in the electronic health record (EHR) and specialty pharmacy software to meet accreditation standards.

Collaborate across interprofessional teams to streamline prior authorizations, medication delivery logistics, and care transitions.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required. Master's degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy preferred.

  • Work Experience
  • None required.

Additional Preferences

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
  • Active, unrestricted State Pharmacist License or licensure by date of hire

ASHP-Accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or three (3) years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience required. ASHP-Accredited PGY-2 Pharmacy residency with a focus in ambulatory care or specialty pharmacy preferred.

Active Indiana license required by start date; remote role supporting Infectious Disease (HIV) clinics in the Indianapolis area; Role may require additional licensure in the future.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical pharmacy care and comprehensive medication therapy management for patients with complex specialty conditions. Collaborate with interprofessional teams to manage care plans, drug selection, and medication delivery logistics.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy and an active, unrestricted State Pharmacist License. Candidates must have either an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency or three years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Drug interaction identificationCare plan developmentElectronic health record documentationPrior authorizationInterprofessional collaborationPatient counselingInfectious disease pharmacyClinical documentationTherapeutic outcome optimization

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 49 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 59% have no call, 69% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Specialty Pharmacist at Ascension a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,288 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
4%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

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  • Remote
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning