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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95k-$115k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Medication verificationMedication therapy managementInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication 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.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

3
<$160k
6
$160k-180k
5
$180k-200k
4
$200k-220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7%
Relocation assistance
7% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
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#3

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#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 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
Shift Differentials
Relocation Assistance