Pharmacist, Hospital - 7 days on, 7 days off

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Pharmacist in Illinois to provide safe, effective medication therapy and leadership of pharmacy technicians and staff. You will participate in medication management, clinical consultation, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development within a large health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience or residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professionalism and acts as a role model for health system partners.
• Functions as an expert staff pharmacist with comprehensive knowledge and experience.
• Keeps practice current through literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accuracy

Computer proficiency

Education

Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Program

Hospital pharmacy experience or residency preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy while supporting patients, families, and healthcare professionals through medication management, clinical consultation, and drug information. This role also provides daily leadership and oversight of pharmacy technicians and support staff, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SCHEDULE

7 days on, 7 days off

SHIFT

Monday-Friday, 9:30am-8pm; weekends and holidays, 6:30am-5pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains professionalism and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for all health system partners.
• Is an expert staff pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience.
• Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program
• Hospital Pharmacy experience or residency preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Wisconsin/Illinois Registered Pharmacist License or eligible

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpretive/analytical skills for pharmaceutical applications
• Strong accuracy skills
• Computer experience

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Supervisor, Manager, and Director.

SUPERVISES

This position supervises technicians. This position is involved in the recruitment and orientation process and provides performance feedback and input for performance evaluation purposes. May implement coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed.

PAY RANGE

$119,940.61 - $179,910.92

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

RECOGNITIONS

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women