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Clinical Pharmacist-2

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Description Summary
  • Entity
  • Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC000602 CHS - Pharmacotherapy - Ambulatory Clinic (Main)
  • Pay Rate Type
  • Hourly
  • Pay Grade
  • Health-34
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Purpose: The Clinical Pharmacist 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).

This position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an ACPE Accredited School of Pharmacy.

Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS (If Applicable to Position)

  • SC Registered Pharmacist License (or eligible for SC Pharmacist License)
  • Basic Life Support 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 or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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 Pharmacist provides both distributive and clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients within the medical university hospitals and clinics. The role involves performing job functions in a clinical environment while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Distributive pharmacy servicesMedication managementAmbulatory careInpatient pharmacyOutpatient pharmacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 52% have no call, 80% 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).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 29 employers

8
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
10
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
1
$214k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

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$154k-$204k
#3

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$120k-$202k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,312/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.