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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The Ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with a Pharm.D. or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college. They demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to patient-centered care in an ambulatory oncology setting. While hospital pharmacy experience (6 months or more) is preferred, the candidate should excel in accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Working Hours: The working hours are 12:30a - 9:00p.
Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?
Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You'll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes-all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Competencies
- Process and review all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness.
- Ensure all medications meet the highest standards in quality, preparation of final dosage form, neatness, and labeling.
- Produce all types of admixtures and verify accuracy of procedures, labels, and doses before leaving the area.
- Confirm admixtures meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form.
-
Assess appropriateness of ordered medication considering factors such as:
- Disease state
- Body surface area (BSA)
- Age, height, weight
- Renal function
-
Utilize clinical information to support pharmaceutical care functions:
- Order entry
- Verification
- Distribution
- Checking
- Optimize patient care and customer service by fulfilling operational responsibilities, including staffing beyond shift as needed.
- Flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
- Provide ACB coverage for Code Blue (requires ACLS certification).
Leadership
-
Supervise technical staff and residents:
- Complete job assignments
- Monitor lunch breaks
- Ensure adherence to institutional policies and procedures
- Manage workflow efficiently to maintain high productivity.
- Enforce SOPs and safety standards (USP 797/USP 800/NIOSH) for hazardous drug handling, preparation, and disposal.
- Report and document chemotherapy spills and product defects.
- Demonstrate professional communication within the team and with healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a positive attitude and promote team effort.
-
Pursue learning and self-development:
- Seek feedback
- Apply learning to next steps
- Set high performance standards
- Drive for results and achievement
Technology
- Understand and effectively use institutional and pharmacy information systems.
- Anticipate and correct problems; perform follow-up (e.g., placing Cherwell tickets).
- Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas and solutions.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and up-to-date professional knowledge.
-
Provide technical expertise to others. 1. Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy
information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use
each system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs
appropriate follow up, such as placing Cherwell tickets.
2. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new
ideas, solutions and/or options.
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess
up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise
to others.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy. or
- Required: Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: Six months experience in a hospital pharmacy.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RPH - Registered Pharmacist Texas State Board of Pharmacy. within 90 Days and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). within 30 Days and
- Required: ACLS - Adv Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of the following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient (710348), Pharmacy OP ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657), Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480), Pharmacy-NWH Sur&SP Care (711204). within 90 Days
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182306
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 129,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 161,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 194,000
- FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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The Ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with a Pharm.D. or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college. They demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to patient-centered care in an ambulatory oncology setting. While hospital pharmacy experience (6 months or more) is preferred, the candidate should excel in accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Working Hours: The working hours are 12:30a - 9:00p.
Why Join the Ambulatory Treatment Center Pharmacy Team?
Our ATC Pharmacy is the heartbeat of outpatient cancer care at MD Anderson. Unlike other pharmacy areas, ATC supports high-volume infusion treatments and complex chemotherapy regimens in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You'll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians to ensure timely, accurate medication delivery for same-day treatments. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge oncology protocols, advanced compounding practices, and direct impact on patient outcomes-all within a team that values precision, innovation, and compassionate care.
At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Job Competencies
- Process and review all orders/requests accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness.
- Ensure all medications meet the highest standards in quality, preparation of final dosage form, neatness, and labeling.
- Produce all types of admixtures and verify accuracy of procedures, labels, and doses before leaving the area.
- Confirm admixtures meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form.
-
Assess appropriateness of ordered medication considering factors such as:
- Disease state
- Body surface area (BSA)
- Age, height, weight
- Renal function
-
Utilize clinical information to support pharmaceutical care functions:
- Order entry
- Verification
- Distribution
- Checking
- Optimize patient care and customer service by fulfilling operational responsibilities, including staffing beyond shift as needed.
- Flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs.
- Provide ACB coverage for Code Blue (requires ACLS certification).
Leadership
-
Supervise technical staff and residents:
- Complete job assignments
- Monitor lunch breaks
- Ensure adherence to institutional policies and procedures
- Manage workflow efficiently to maintain high productivity.
- Enforce SOPs and safety standards (USP 797/USP 800/NIOSH) for hazardous drug handling, preparation, and disposal.
- Report and document chemotherapy spills and product defects.
- Demonstrate professional communication within the team and with healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a positive attitude and promote team effort.
-
Pursue learning and self-development:
- Seek feedback
- Apply learning to next steps
- Set high performance standards
- Drive for results and achievement
Technology
- Understand and effectively use institutional and pharmacy information systems.
- Anticipate and correct problems; perform follow-up (e.g., placing Cherwell tickets).
- Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas and solutions.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and up-to-date professional knowledge.
-
Provide technical expertise to others. 1. Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy
information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use
each system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs
appropriate follow up, such as placing Cherwell tickets.
2. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new
ideas, solutions and/or options.
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess
up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise
to others.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy. or
- Required: Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: Six months experience in a hospital pharmacy.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RPH - Registered Pharmacist Texas State Board of Pharmacy. within 90 Days and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). within 30 Days and
- Required: ACLS - Adv Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). If working in one of the following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient (710348), Pharmacy OP ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657), Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480), Pharmacy-NWH Sur&SP Care (711204). within 90 Days
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182306
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 129,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 161,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 194,000
- FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
#LI-Onsite
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Who's Hiring
- Penn Medicine12
- University of Virginia6
- UCHealth4
- Sutter Health4
- Ochsner Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services61
- Education13
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Technology & Software1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
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 Penn Medicine, University of Virginia, and UCHealth, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, California, and Louisiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 35% of ambulatory clinical pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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