Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Listed compensation
$60.12-$97.4/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Title
Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
Responsible for the safe, accurate and rational distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages. Develop and implement a plan of care utilizing disease management guidelines and standards. Provide pharmaceutical care and advanced clinical support to the nursing staff, physicians, and patients. This shall be carried out in accordance with all state and federal laws, JCAHO standards, and hospital / departmental policies and procedures.
Education
- Graduation from a school (college) of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE is required.
- Doctorate in pharmacy or pharmacy residency is preferred.
Experience
Two years of healthcare/medical - pharmaceutical/pharmacology experience or in an equivalent hospital clinic setting is required.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe and accurate distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages. Develops and implements care plans while providing clinical support to physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy and a Virginia pharmacist license. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant healthcare or pharmaceutical experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 48 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 48% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$164k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,122 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$203k | Pharmacy median $143k (middle half $133k–$153k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$162k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Virginia | 294 active | 10,188 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 31% remote · 48% no call · 46% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia pharmacist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment299 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,639 in the last 30 days | 3,238 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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