Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Lake City, FL

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 7-On / 7-Off Nights | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Rotating Weekends
• Hourly Range: $57.74 – $73.04/hour (based on experience)
• Differentials: Nights +$7.50/hr | Weekends +$3/hr
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A regional acute-care hospital in the Lake City area is seeking an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to support critical care and inpatient services during dedicated overnight shifts. This position plays a key role in clinical decision support, sterile product preparation, medication safety, and oversight of pharmacy distribution activities. The role is ideal for pharmacists committed to high-acuity care, strong clinical practice, and independent night-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, safety, and appropriateness.

• Adjust dosing based on patient-specific factors in accordance with clinical protocols.

• Prepare and supervise sterile IV admixture processes aligned with USP <797> standards.

• Provide clinical consultation and drug information support to physicians and care teams.

• Oversee controlled substance management, including reconciliation, documentation, and compliance.

• Analyze medication-use data, develop monographs, and contribute to clinical pharmacy initiatives.

• Support medication distribution workflow, storage processes, and Pyxis/automation oversight.

• Maintain a patient-centered approach through collaborative communication and service excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

• BS Pharmacy or PharmD

• Active Florida Pharmacist license (or eligibility to obtain)

• Strong critical-thinking abilities with the capacity to work independently during night shifts

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Preferred

• Completion of a pharmacy residency (PGY1 or PGY2)

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

• Board certification (BCPS, BCCCP, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation with enhanced night and weekend differentials

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Prescription, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match (up to 9% depending on tenure)

• Employee stock purchase program

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, student loan resources, and certification support

• Wellness resources, counseling services, legal/financial assistance

• Employee recognition programs and professional development pathways

Benefits may vary by location.

Ideal Candidate

This position is well suited for pharmacists who excel in high-acuity inpatient environments, demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and are comfortable operating independently during overnight hours. Those with a passion for critical care, medication safety, sterile compounding standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration will thrive in this role.

Keywords 

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacist, Night Shift Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
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