Entry Level Clinical Specialty Pharmacist Jobs
New grad clinical specialty pharmacist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong rotations, residency training, or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like MaineHealth, Mass General Brigham, and The University of Iowa hiring at this level now.
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Location Address:
4580 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $52.25 Maximum Offer $91.68Summary:
Presbyterian is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you’ll evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications.- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
- Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
- Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
- Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
- Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
- New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
- More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
4580 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $52.25 Maximum Offer $91.68Summary:
Presbyterian is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you’ll evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications.- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
- Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
- Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
- Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
- Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
- New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
- More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Entry Level Clinical Specialty Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical specialty pharmacist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who completed APPE rotations in a clinical specialty area, earned a PharmD, and can show hands-on patient care experience from rotations or a PGY1 residency. Board certification in a specialty such as oncology or ambulatory care strengthens your application even without years of experience. Tailoring your CV to the specific patient population and disease state the role serves gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level clinical specialty pharmacists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical specialty pharmacists right now include MaineHealth, Mass General Brigham, and The University of Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, health systems, specialty infusion providers, cancer centers, and integrated health networks tend to post the most openings for candidates coming directly out of training programs.
Are there remote entry level clinical specialty pharmacist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level clinical specialty pharmacist roles are on-site given the patient-facing and interdisciplinary nature of the work. About 60% of entry level clinical specialty pharmacist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve specialty medication management, prior authorization review, or telepharmacy rather than direct bedside care.
Are these new grad clinical specialty pharmacist jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical specialty pharmacist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts APPE rotations or a PGY1 residency toward the requirement, or explicitly notes that a strong clinical background from a training program is sufficient. Many health systems structure their entry level openings specifically to bring in new grads ready to develop within a specialty.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical specialty pharmacists?
Entry Level clinical specialty pharmacist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large patient populations requiring dedicated specialty pharmacy support and regularly onboard new graduates to build out clinical teams in high-demand therapeutic areas.