Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care
Listed compensation
$95k-$115k
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Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care
- Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Day Shift with Rotating Weekends
- Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Shift Differentials
- 2nd Shift: +$2.00/hour
- 3rd Shift: +$4.25/hour
- Extra Shift Premium: +$3.00/hour
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist to join our inpatient acute care pharmacy team in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
This full-time position plays an essential role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective use of medications while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.
Relocation assistance/candidates relocating to the area will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must reside within the required mileage from the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety.
- Compound and dispense medications in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Monitor medication therapy for safety, effectiveness, and appropriate dosing.
- Support formulary compliance and evidence-based medication use.
- Provide medication information and clinical recommendations to healthcare professionals.
- Participate in clinical pharmacy programs and patient-care initiatives.
- Document clinical interventions and recommendations.
- Identify and report medication errors and participate in medication safety initiatives.
- Support daily inpatient pharmacy operations and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program.
- Current pharmacist license in the State of Florida, or eligibility for Florida licensure.
- Strong clinical, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of acute care/inpatient pharmacist experience.
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency accepted in place of the required experience.
- Retail pharmacy experience may be considered for candidates who have successfully completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
- Hospital or health-system pharmacy experience is preferred.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking to grow their career in an acute care environment while working as an integral member of a collaborative healthcare team. We offer full-time employment, comprehensive benefits, competitive shift differentials, and opportunities for professional growth.
Great opportunity to apply today and take the next step in your acute care pharmacy career!
Apply today to be considered for this Clinical Pharmacist Acute Care opportunity.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program and possess a current Florida pharmacist license or be eligible for one. At least one year of acute care or inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred, though a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is accepted.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$105k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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