Clinical Pharmacist CarolinaCARE
Listed compensation
$54.9-$82.35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Department: 38518 Carolina CARE Pharmacy - CarolinaCARE
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Monday- Friday 8 am – 5 pm. FT
Pay Range
$54.90 - $82.35
Oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice area consistent with the Clinical Pharmacist role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.
This role will
Direct patient/provider interaction
Chronic Disease Management
Medication therapy management, formulary review, cost optimization, etc.
Major Responsibilities
Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration
Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.
Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions
Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable
Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels
Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate
Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.
Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations
Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations
Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned
Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned
Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
- Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required
- Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice
- Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice
Education Required
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
Experience Required
No experience required. Prefer prior clinical pharmacist experience with Direct patient/provider interaction, Chronic disease management and Medication therapy management, formulary review, cost optimization, etc. Good communication skills, EPIC/Microsoft Office preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Maintains skills in area of practice
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
- Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
- Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance
Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
- May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job
- Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines
Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes
- Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Exposed to normal office environment
Disclaimer
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more
Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care, including medication therapy management and chronic disease management. They also collaborate with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and provide education to patients and caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school and be licensed or eligible for reciprocity in the state of practice. No prior experience is required, though strong communication and computer skills are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 45 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 51% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,144 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$171k | Pharmacy median $143k (middle half $141k–$149k)362 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in North Carolina | 353 active | 10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 51% no call · 60% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist CarolinaCARE at Advocate Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,144 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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