Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Central Pharmacy

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave (2 weeks)

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Pharmacist – Inpatient Central Pharmacy to oversee medication distribution, work with central automation, and ensure compliance with USP 797 sterile compounding requirements at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

This 100% FTE overnight shift (9:00 pm–7:00 am), seven days on and seven days off, offers a collaborative environment with technicians and an emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or PharmD is required.
• ASHP accredited residency training preferred.
• 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience required.
• 3 years of institutional hospital experience or completion of residency preferred.
• Wisconsin pharmacist license within 90 days required.
• BLS within 90 days required.
• Residency/certification programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication distribution processes in the central pharmacy.
• Collaborate with central automation and technology systems.
• Ensure compliance with USP Chapter 797 sterile compounding requirements.
• Supervise technicians and provide guidance for patient care and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement, assurance and medication distribution compliance.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Medication safety

Team supervision

Education

PharmD or PharmD degree

Wisconsin Pharmacist license within 90 days

Job description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE Overnight Shift, Monday - Sunday, 9:00 pm – 7:00 am. Seven days on and seven days off. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Description

We are seeking a Pharmacist – Inpatient Central Pharmacy to:

• Be a consistent presence in the pharmacy production areas and oversee medication distribution processes.
• Work with various pieces of central automation and technology.
• Be well versed in the requirements of USP Chapter 797 and sterile compounding procedures.
• Work with the technicians to help them understand their critical role in patient care and medication safety, to provide them with guidance, some supervision, and to help hold them accountable for their daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Participate in quality improvement, assurance and compliance systems pertinent to medication distribution.
• Recent PharmD graduates with strong rotational experience are encouraged to apply for consideration.

Pay

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our team of respected experts in medication therapy management. The UW Health Pharmacy department offers challenging and rewarding work.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required.

Work Experience

• Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred
• 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
• 3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
• Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.