Clinical Staff Pharmacist II Inpatient - Evening Shift
Listed compensation
$50-$89.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.
In this role you will oversees drug distribution, evaluates and monitors physician orders, provides drug information, and educates patients. Manages inventory, assists with quality improvement, and supervises pharmacy technicians.
Job Responsibilities
- Independently conduct drug distribution and control activities for the assigned pharmacy area.
- Perform appropriate dose checking and medication profile review upon receipt of any medication request from a clinician as outlined by department practice standards.
- Interpret/understand and address detailed requirements of drug therapy protocols.
Maintain appropriate and accurate dispensing records including computer medication profiles, investigational drugs, and controlled substances.
Provide accurate drug information as necessary and upon request based upon an assessment of individual orders and patient conditions.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and patients to foster quality service and care and address issues if any.
Perform patient education and counseling in a manner consistent with defined department guidelines.
Contribute to departmental ongoing departmental and institutional research programs, improvement efforts, drug/device/technology review, and utilization evaluation programs as assigned.
Document significant protocol deviations and variances and all other significant interventions in the provision of patient care.
- Provide guidance and direction to pharmacy technicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying. St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.
Minimum Education And/or Training
Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education.
Minimum Experience
Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred.
- Experience overseeing compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Significant experience working with comparable software systems and databases for maintenance/ review of documentation/ records.
- Experience proposing/ implementing process improvements within own area.
- Experience in guiding pharmacy staff.
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
(LC: PHARM-TN) Licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
None.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $50.00 - $89.50 per hour for the role of Clinical Staff Pharmacist II Inpatient - Evening Shift.
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Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will oversee drug distribution, monitor physician orders, and provide clinical pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients. They are also responsible for supervising pharmacy technicians, managing inventory, and contributing to institutional research and quality improvement programs.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital setting. A valid Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy license is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee 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 10,003 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$186k | Pharmacy median $148k (middle half $138k–$155k)241 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Tennessee | 244 active | 10,117 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Pharmacist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,763 in the last 30 days | 3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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