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Alexandria, Louisiana

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (LA & TX Licensure required)

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Job Purpose

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) plays a vital role in delivering integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics.

This position focuses on optimizing therapeutic outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions by fostering strong relationships with patients and providers, enhancing medication adherence, and implementing evidence-based treatment strategies.

The ACP works on-site and collaborates closely with both hybrid and onsite teams to maximize clinical services and continuity of patient care.

$10,000 relocation assistance (or sign-on bonus) to Alexandria, LA. Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development

Job Responsibilities

  • Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
  • Stratify patients based on clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans accordingly.
  • Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease state education.
  • Address barriers to adherence, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.

Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

Work on-site in close coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including both in-person and hybrid care models.

Ensure all clinical criteria are in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.

  • Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the organization.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership or Manager of Clinical Services.

Experience/ Education

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and active Louisiana pharmacist required and Texas pharmacist license required.
  • Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist; PGY1/PGY2 residency required.

Skills & Expertise

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process management
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management.
  • Proven ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care

Professional Traits

Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative with a strong focus on integrity and patient-centered care.

Additional Requirements

High energy, team-oriented mindset, and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.

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Key Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist identifies and resolves medication-related problems to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic conditions. They conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide individualized counseling while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and possess active pharmacist licenses in both Louisiana and Texas. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and completion of a PGY1/PGY2 residency are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationRisk stratificationEvidence-based practice

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.5 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$149k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Louisiana135 active10,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Shields Health Solutionssilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index15 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,140 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution31 jobs · 27 employers

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Shields Health Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Stoughton, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 relocation assistance or sign-on bonus
Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
401(k) with match
4 weeks PTO
10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,120/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Alexandria, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.