Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to deliver specialized pharmaceutical care across hospital and ambulatory settings. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to optimize medication therapy and patient outcomes.

Required qualifications include a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school, hospital/ambulatory care experience, and a PGY2 residency or equivalent; board certification is preferred and Florida licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent education.
• Hospital or ambulatory care training and/or experience relevant to the position.
• PGY2 residency or equivalent experience required; PGY2 residency training preferred.
• Two to four years of relevant practice experience may be considered equivalent to each year of residency training.
• Board certification preferred.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Hospital knowledge

Education integration

Education

PharmD

Job description

Overview

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Full-Time

Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with quarterly weekend commitments and occasional holiday coverage.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care within an assigned specialty area. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, this position provides specialized clinical pharmacy services to patients across hospital and/or ambulatory care settings.

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, promote positive patient outcomes, and support safe and effective medication management. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to clinical education, professional development, and research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent education.

• Hospital or ambulatory care training and/or experience relevant to the position.

• PGY2 residency or equivalent experience required; PGY2 residency training preferred.

• Two to four years of relevant practice experience may be considered equivalent to each year of residency training.

• Board certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, residents, and students.

• Knowledge of hospital and outpatient clinic operations.

• Ability to integrate clinical pharmacy services with educational activities.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Florida pharmacist license or eligibility for Florida licensure.

Additional Requirements

• Must maintain a valid telephone number and be accessible in the event of departmental needs or emergencies.

• May be required to operate a vehicle for business purposes as a non-frequent driver.