Clinical Pharmacist

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center seeks a Staff Pharmacist to join our 0.80 FTE clinical team in a 95-bed community hospital setting. You will verify orders, dispense medications, compound sterile products, and oversee technicians to ensure regulatory compliance including USP / and Joint Commission standards.

The role emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship participation, pharmacotherapy expertise, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining efficient pharmacy operations and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Active and unrestricted Wisconsin pharmacist license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications per physician orders.
• Compound sterile products following USP <797> standards.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to care teams.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Drug information

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

PharmD or PharmD-equivalent

Tools

Omnicell

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

The Staff Pharmacist at Watertown Regional Medical Center reports to the director of pharmacy and is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies in our 95-bed community hospital setting. This 0.80 FTE role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards including USP <797>/<795> and Joint Commission requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
• Compound sterile products and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques per USP <797> standards.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, therapeutic duplications, therapeutic monitoring, and dosing adjustments.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and participate in P&T Committee activities as requested.
• Maintain BCMA (Barcode Medication Administration) compliance and support pharmacy informatics technology integration.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory including controlled substance monitoring per DEA requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input on medication management plans.
• Document all clinical activities, interventions and medication reconciliation in the patient medical record.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and daily oversight of pharmacy technicians and students.
• Participate in weekend and on-call coverage rotation as part of the pharmacy team schedule.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards in an acute care setting.
• Familiarity with community hospital pharmacy operations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technology (Omnicell preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and patient safety culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.

License/Certifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the State of Wisconsin required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred.
• Experience with controlled substance management and DEA compliance preferred.