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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Clinical Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60.12-$97.4/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Position Title

Clinical Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

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

  • Graduate School (College) Of Pharmacy Accredited by ACPE is required.
  • Doctorate in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Residency is preferred.

Experience

Two years of experience in Healthcare/Medical - Pharmaceutical/Pharmacology or equivalent in a 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

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages. They also develop care plans using disease management guidelines and provide clinical support to physicians and nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school and possess a valid Virginia Pharmacist license. A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical distributionMedication safetyPatient careHospital pharmacy operations

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%
CME allowance
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 10,286 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Retirement Benefits