Pharmacist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist - Inpatient for a full-time role in Mishawaka, Indiana. This inpatient pharmacist position supports a comprehensive rehabilitation hospital with a focus on stroke, brain and spinal injuries, and complex medical cases.

The role involves consulting with medical and nursing staff, performing drug utilization reviews, and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in daily patient care. A strong clinical and communication skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consults with nursing and medical staff on medication orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
• Monitors drug therapies and conducts drug utilization reviews with criteria for medical staff approval.
• Suggesses alternatives as appropriate and collaborates with physicians on prescribing decisions.
• Aligns daily practice with the hospital’s mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical pharmacology

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

PharmD license

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist - Inpatient - Full Time - Mishawaka, Indiana

We are seeking a Full-Time Inpatient Pharmacist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the‑art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high‑quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

Mishawaka blends small‑town warmth with big‑city potential, making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy a lower cost of living than the national average while taking advantage of the city’s scenic Riverwalk along the St. Joseph River—recognized as one of Indiana’s best for walking, jogging, or cycling. Explore newly renovated parks, golf courses, and vibrant downtown filled with local shops, eateries, and cultural events. Located just an hour from Lake Michigan and two hours from Chicago, Mishawaka offers both peaceful charm and easy access to major attractions. With nearby access to the University of Notre Dame, the city pulses with spirited collegiate energy year‑round.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Consults with nursing and medical staff on medication orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints. Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval. Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives as appropriate. Consults with physician and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.