Clinic Specialty Pharmacist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension's St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy department on a full-time (36 hours) schedule, Monday through Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm. This hospital-based role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and collaboration with care teams.

You will review complex medication orders, counsel patients, support interprofessional teams, and ensure safe dispensing across units, with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed by the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board before hire.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; Bachelor's or advanced degree acceptable as prerequisite.
• Minimum 2 years ambulatory care or chronic disease management experience.
• BCACP and 3-5 years ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders to resolve drug-related issues and advise interprofessional teams.
• Oversee compounding, dosing, and dispensing with safety standards across specialized patient populations.
• Direct consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans.
• Counsel patients and educate on therapy regimens.
• Provide flexible coverage across pharmacy units as needed.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy

Minimum: 2 years ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience

Preferred: 3-5 years ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience BCACP

Wisconsin Pharmacist License

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.

Licensure/Registration/Licensure

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.