Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.89-$92.44/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

The Shifts include days, nights, weekends and 3 holidays per year on a rotating schedule.

Essential Functions

Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug- drug interaction. Makes appropriate evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.

Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.

Provides counseling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence. Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service.

Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required. Provides medication related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.

Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns.

Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback

Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.

Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.

Skills

  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Services
  • Medication Management
  • Pharmaceutical Care
  • Project Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Federal Pharmacy Laws
  • State Pharmacy Laws

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).

  • License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances
  • Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice.
  • Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
  • Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs
  • Preferred
  • Hospital experience
  • Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
  • Board Certification Health System Residency

Qualifications

MinimumDoctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).

License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substancesCurrent knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice. Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.

Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs PreferredPrevious experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery systemBoard CertificationHealth System Residency

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location: Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Work City

Layton

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$62.89 - $92.44

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If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

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Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for delivering safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient medication therapy. They also oversee pharmacy operations, supervise support staff, and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree and possess a valid license to practice pharmacy in the state of Utah. Preferred qualifications include hospital experience, board certification, and completion of a health system residency.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication counselingRegulatory compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 63% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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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.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Layton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$1,652/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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