Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Jobs
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist jobs are open across health systems, physician group practices, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient clinics, from staff-level to clinical manager and specialist roles, with common specializations in chronic disease management, anticoagulation, and transitions of care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. This is an entry level clinical pharmacist position. The clinical pharmacist supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates competency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Service Quality
- Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
- Medication Management
- Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
- Medication Preparation and Distribution
- Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
- Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
- Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
- Leadership
- Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members
- Financial/Volume Results
- Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree
Experience
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience is desirable, but not required. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
LICENSURE
Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Connecticut
SPECIAL SKILLS
This individual should demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution and formulary management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
INTRODUCTION
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), every employee should practice CHAMP behavior and strive to make patient safety a top priority. This is an entry level clinical pharmacist position. The clinical pharmacist supports the vision, mission, and goals of YNHHS and the Department of Pharmacy and demonstrates competency in all basic clinical pharmacist skills.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Service Quality
- Demonstrate and promote CHAMP behaviors
- Medication Management
- Conduct timely, accurate medication order review that considers all patient characteristics including laboratory values and vital signs
- Medication Preparation and Distribution
- Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation and technology as applicable to work area
- Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance
- Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
- Leadership
- Provide education and training to other pharmacy staff members, pharmacy students and residents, and health care team members
- Financial/Volume Results
- Contribute to departmental cost-reduction/revenue generation
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or PharmD degree
Experience
Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience is desirable, but not required. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
LICENSURE
Current Connecticut Pharmacist License, or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Connecticut
SPECIAL SKILLS
This individual should demonstrate basic knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics, and understand pharmacy systems of drug distribution and formulary management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with others are required.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lafayette Health Ventures5
- The University of Kansas Health System4
- Ochsner Health3
- Saint Francis Hospital3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Education2
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ambulatory clinical pharmacist jobs.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program
- Active and unrestricted state pharmacist license in the state of employment
- Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent ambulatory care experience
- Board certification such as BCACP, BCPS, or equivalent clinical pharmacy credential
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Experience managing chronic disease states including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
Tips for Your Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Job Search
Tailor your resume for outpatient settings
Highlight patient panel management, face-to-face medication counseling, and any collaborative practice agreements you've worked under. Ambulatory hiring managers want to see direct evidence of independent clinical decision-making in an outpatient context, not just hospital dispensing experience.
List your board certifications prominently
Certifications like BCACP, BCPS, or CDCES carry real weight in ambulatory screening. Put them in your resume header and repeat them in your summary so automated applicant tracking systems flag your file before a recruiter ever opens it.
Filter openings by practice model type
Roles at FQHCs, academic medical centers, and private physician groups differ significantly in scope of practice and prescriptive authority. Know which practice model matches your credential level and collaborative practice experience before you apply, so your cover letter speaks directly to that environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ambulatory clinical pharmacist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare clinical case scenarios for interviews
Ambulatory interviews routinely include pharmacotherapy case questions around diabetes, hypertension, or anticoagulation. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud, including how you adjust therapy, document in the EHR, and communicate recommendations to the supervising physician.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Ask specifically about collaborative practice agreement breadth, patient panel size, and whether the role includes prescriptive authority before discussing compensation. Those structural details affect workload and career trajectory more than a modest salary difference at the offer stage.
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ambulatory clinical pharmacists?
The companies hiring the most ambulatory clinical pharmacists right now include The University of Kansas Health System, Lafayette Health Ventures, and Ochsner Health, with the largest share of openings in Louisiana, Kansas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems with large outpatient networks and federally qualified health centers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many ambulatory clinical pharmacist jobs are remote?
About 11% of ambulatory clinical pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on patient care nature of most positions. Telepharmacy and chronic disease management roles, particularly in anticoagulation monitoring or medication therapy management, are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an ambulatory clinical pharmacist?
You earn a PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school, then complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency, ideally with a PGY2 in ambulatory care for more competitive positions. Passing the BCACP or BCPS board certification exam strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most employers also expect hands-on experience in an outpatient or community-based clinical setting before hiring at the staff level.
Can you get an ambulatory clinical pharmacist job with limited experience?
Entry into ambulatory clinical pharmacy without a residency is possible but competitive. Candidates without residency training can strengthen their application by completing APPE rotations in outpatient settings, obtaining board certification, and gaining experience in chronic disease management through clinical programs or medication therapy management services. FQHCs and community health centers sometimes offer new-to-practice roles that include structured mentorship and on-the-job clinical development.
What does the ambulatory clinical pharmacist interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen from HR or a clinical manager, followed by a panel interview with pharmacy leadership, physicians, and sometimes nursing staff. Expect at least one pharmacotherapy case scenario requiring you to walk through clinical reasoning and documentation. Some employers include a brief presentation or a tour of the clinic, and reference checks are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to ambulatory clinical pharmacist jobs?
You can find and apply to ambulatory clinical pharmacist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, practice model preference, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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