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Corpus Christi, Texas

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (TX License required)

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Job Purpose

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist (ACP) plays a vital role in delivering integrated, patient-centered care within designated clinics.

This position focuses on optimizing therapeutic outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions by fostering strong relationships with patients and providers, enhancing medication adherence, and implementing evidence-based treatment strategies.

The ACP works on-site and collaborates closely with both hybrid and onsite teams to maximize clinical services and continuity of patient care.

$10,000 relocation assistance (or sign-on) to Corpus Christi, TX. Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development

Job Responsibilities

  • Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems to ensure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for chronic disease management under collaborative practice agreements or clinic protocols.
  • Stratify patients based on clinical risk to prioritize interventions and tailor care plans accordingly.
  • Provide individualized counseling on medication use, lifestyle modifications, and disease state education.
  • Address barriers to adherence, including cost, access, and health literacy, through targeted interventions.

Monitor and evaluate medication regimens to ensure clinical criteria are met, including therapeutic goals, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

Work on-site in close coordination with interdisciplinary teams, including both in-person and hybrid care models.

Ensure all clinical criteria are in clinical compliance with guidance from FDA, clinical guidelines, and appropriate evidence-based literature.

  • Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the organization.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Other duties as assigned by Clinical Leadership or Manager of Clinical Services.

Licensure & Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and active Texas license required.

Experience

Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist; PGY1/PGY2 residency required.

Skills & Expertise

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and process management
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacology, FDA regulations, and chronic disease management.
  • Proven ability to ensure legal compliance and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented care

Professional Traits

Organized, dependable, empathetic, and collaborative with a strong focus on integrity and patient-centered care.

Additional Requirements

High energy, team-oriented mindset, and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.

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Key Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist identifies and resolves medication-related problems to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic conditions. They conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide individualized counseling while working on-site with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and an active Texas pharmacist license. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience and completion of a PGY1/PGY2 residency are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingClinical assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 46 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 37% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $155k (middle half $135k–$169k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Texas799 active10,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 37% no call · 50% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Shields Health Solutionssilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index15 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

7
<$150k
1
$162k
11
$165k-180k
3
$180k-195k
1
$214k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.6
Better work-life than 40% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Shields Health Solutions

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 relocation assistance or sign-on bonus
Competitive pay + 20% annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
401(k) with match
4 weeks PTO
10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,424/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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