Clinic Specialty Pharmacist

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacist for St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, to join the Pharmacy department on a full-time 36-hour weekly schedule (Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

You will clinically review complex medication orders, optimize therapy, and serve as a resource for interprofessional teams. You will oversee compounding and dispensing with safety standards, collaborate with physicians and nurses, counsel patients, and adapt coverage across units as needed.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin licensure/registration required (Pharmacist).
• Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Minimum 2 years ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience; BCACP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders to proactively resolve drug-related issues and advise on formulary alternatives.
• Oversee precise compounding, dosing, and dispensing with rigorous safety standards across specialized patient populations.
• Direct consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans and provide expert drug information.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical pharmacology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Wisconsin Pharmacist Licensure

Minimum 2 years ambulatory care experience

BCACP (preferred)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

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 requirements 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 129356.72

Max Salary 189184.71