Clinical Pharmacist -Acute Care

Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift, Rotating Weekends
Travel: 0%
Relocation Assistance: May be considered on a case-by-case basis

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Care to join an inpatient acute care pharmacy team in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

This full-time position is responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and effective use of medications while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compound and dispense medications.
• Monitor medication therapy for safety and effectiveness.
• Support formulary compliance.
• Provide medication and drug information to healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical pharmacy programs and initiatives.
• Document clinical interventions.
• Identify and report medication errors.
• Support day-to-day inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the patient-care team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Current Florida Pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain Florida licensure.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care pharmacist experience .
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency may be accepted in place of the experience requirement.
• Candidates with a PGY1 residency and inpatient acute hospital pharmacist experience may be considered for higher compensation.

Compensation & Shift Differentials

Compensation is based on relevant experience, with an hourly range of approximately:

• $52/hour for approximately 1 year of experience.
• Up to $64/hour for approximately 15 years of experience.
• 2nd Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour.
• 3rd Shift Differential: +$4.25/hour.
• Extra Shift Premium: +$3.00/hour.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching based on years of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition and student loan assistance.
• Certification support and dependent scholarships.
• Fertility, family-building, and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Financial wellbeing and retirement resources.
• Additional employee benefits and consumer discounts.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship .

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed or Florida-license-eligible pharmacist with a strong clinical foundation and an interest in inpatient acute care. Candidates with direct acute care hospital pharmacy experience and/or completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency are strongly encouraged to apply.