Clinic Specialty Pharmacist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension’s St. Joseph's Hospital Pharmacy team in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacist to join a full-time 36-hour schedule. You will assess and optimize complex medication orders, ensuring safety and interfacing with care teams to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient counseling, medication safety, and collaboration with physicians and nurses. Licensure in Wisconsin is required, with ambulatory care experience valued.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Pharmacist licensure/registration required prior to hire or transfer date.
• Bachelor or advanced degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Minimum 2 years ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience; BCACP preferred.
• Ambulatory care experience and credentialing enhance candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders; propose formulary alternatives and support interprofessional teams.
• Oversee precise compounding, dosing, and dispensing with rigorous safety standards across populations.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans.
• Counsel patients to help navigate and understand therapy regimens.
• Provide flexible coverage across pharmacy units as needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical advisory

Medication safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Job description

• Locations 5000 W Chambers St, Milwaukee, WI, 53210, US (On-site)

Benefits Statement

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Job Description

Facility:St. Joseph's Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours| Monday-Friday 8a-430p

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Excellence & Advisory: Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders to proactively resolve drug-related issues, recommending formulary alternatives and serving as a subject matter expert for interprofessional care teams and clinical leadership.

Specialized Dispensing & Safety: Oversee the precise compounding, dosing, and dispensing of medications, ensuring rigorous safety standards across specialized patient populations.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Direct-consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans and provide expert drug information to healthcare staff.

Patient Advocacy & Education: Empower patients through direct medication counseling, helping them safely navigate and understand their therapy regimens.

• Operational Agility: Adapt to dynamic clinical needs by providing flexible coverage across pharmacy units when required.

What minimum qualifications you’ll need

Licensure/Registration/Licensure:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Minimum: 2 years of ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience.
• Preferred:3-5 years of ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience and BCACP.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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