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Topeka, Kansas

Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join our team as a full-time, Clinical Pharmacist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

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Responsibilities

The clinical pharmacist optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe, and cost effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information. Works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.

Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.

Other applicable state requirements – i. e., sterile compounding, etc.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

ALS/ACLS certification ( ALS/ACLS required for attending Code Blue).

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
  • 1 year of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyTeam leadership

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

5
<$145k
6
$145k-165k
11
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%
CME allowance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health · Hanford, California

$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Research Pharmacist Coordinator

Inova Health System · Falls Church, Virginia

$126k-$206k
#3

Senior Clinical Review Operations Pharmacist

$145k-$204k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Topeka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Topeka, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ardent Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Topeka, Kansas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Career Growth Opportunities
Wellness Resources