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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Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential:$2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential:$2.50/hour
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
A Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs and medicinal agents to the ultimate user; maintenance of proper records; and relating of drug information within the limits of professional judgment. Staff Pharmacists have supervisory, administrative, technical and judgmental responsibility for assuring the appropriateness of patient medication regimens. This responsibility includes acquisition and preparation, and/or sterilization of medication forms as well as their distribution, control, inspection, storage, labeling and records maintenance. Staff Pharmacists are also responsible for using research, interpretive, and writing skills to provide accurate and timely responses to drug information and consultation problems; assisting in the planning, organization, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Pharmacy Services policies; participation in patient, student and staff teaching programs; participating in drug utilization review activities; performing clinical pharmacy services as needed; and accepting on-call responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
- Current State Registered Pharmacist license required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential:$2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential:$2.50/hour
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Trevor Smith at tsmith46@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
A Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs and medicinal agents to the ultimate user; maintenance of proper records; and relating of drug information within the limits of professional judgment. Staff Pharmacists have supervisory, administrative, technical and judgmental responsibility for assuring the appropriateness of patient medication regimens. This responsibility includes acquisition and preparation, and/or sterilization of medication forms as well as their distribution, control, inspection, storage, labeling and records maintenance. Staff Pharmacists are also responsible for using research, interpretive, and writing skills to provide accurate and timely responses to drug information and consultation problems; assisting in the planning, organization, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of Pharmacy Services policies; participation in patient, student and staff teaching programs; participating in drug utilization review activities; performing clinical pharmacy services as needed; and accepting on-call responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
- Current State Registered Pharmacist license required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente12
- Penn Medicine8
- Ochsner Health6
- University of Virginia5
- Nebraska Medicine4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Education3
- Technology & Software1
- Investment & Asset Management1
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 Kaiser Permanente, Penn Medicine, and Ochsner Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 25% of ambulatory clinical pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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