Clinic Specialty Pharmacist

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Specialty Pharmacist works in the Pharmacy department at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role assesses, reviews, and optimizes complex medication orders, proactively resolves drug-related issues, recommends formulary alternatives, and serves as a subject matter expert for interprofessional care teams and clinical leadership. The pharmacist oversees precise medication compounding, dosing, and dispensing while maintaining rigorous safety standards for specialized patient populations. The role also collaborates with physicians, nurses, and care managers, provides drug information to healthcare staff, counsels patients about their medication regimens, and provides flexible coverage across pharmacy units as needed.

Requirements

• Pharmacist credential from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy.
• At least 2 years of ambulatory care or chronic disease management experience.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of ambulatory care or chronic disease management experience.
• BCACP.

Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders to resolve drug-related issues proactively.
• Recommend formulary alternatives and serve as a subject matter expert for interprofessional care teams and clinical leadership.
• Oversee the compounding, dosing, and dispensing of medications while ensuring safety standards for specialized patient populations.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans.
• Provide expert drug information to healthcare staff.
• Counsel patients to help them safely understand and manage their medication regimens.
• Provide flexible coverage across pharmacy units when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level