Clinical Pharmacist

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a multidisciplinary team in a full-time role with rotating weekends. The position focuses on accurate dispensing, clinical monitoring, and active participation in rounds to optimize patient therapy.

The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school and a current license, with a collaborative approach to improve patient safety and service quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must hold a license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience applying clinical interventions to optimize patient safety and therapy.

Responsibilities

• Process, compound, and dispense pharmaceuticals accurately.
• Monitor patient drug therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Participate in bedside rounds and antimicrobial stewardship; provide recommendations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. or PharmD (ACPE-accredited)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist today with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital.

This position is for full time with rotating weekends.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate processing, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals while actively monitoring patient drug therapy for safety and efficacy. Beyond technical tasks, you will serve as a vital clinical consultant, participating in bedside rounds, managing antimicrobial stewardship, and providing evidence‑based recommendations to medical staff. The ideal candidate is a collaborative communicator who excels in a fast‑paced environment, mentors pharmacy students and technicians, and is committed to advancing patient safety and high‑quality service through continuous clinical intervention and departmental improvement.

What qualifications you will need:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal and external customer.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.