Ambulatory Care Pharmacist I
Listed compensation
$112k-$163k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive medication management and assist with clinical oversight of assigned patient population.
This role will promote coordinated, evidence-based care for patients throughout the health system to optimize cost-effective quality and safety outcomes.
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for aiding in the education of healthcare professionals on pharmacotherapy management and serve as a resource and liaison for medication related issues as well as fostering and promoting the relationship between pharmacy and other healthcare professionals.
This position will participate in formal precepting and mentoring for pharmacy students, residents and other trainees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, or PharmD degree, or equivalent from accredited school of pharmacy is required.
2 years of relevant post-graduate clinical pharmacy experience, or PGY1 residency training (equal to 2 years of experience).
Must be licensed as a pharmacist by the NC Board of Pharmacy by start date.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Obtains continuing education credits as required by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
Pay Range
- $112070.40 - $163351.76
- ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Key Responsibilities
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient safety and quality outcomes. The role also involves educating healthcare professionals and providing clinical mentorship to pharmacy students and residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree from an accredited school. A minimum of 2 years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience or completion of a PGY1 residency is required, along with an active North Carolina pharmacist license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Care Pharmacist I at ECU Health Medical Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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