Pharmacist Inpatient

Ascension • Shorewood, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee
Department: Pharmacy Services
Schedule: Rotating shifts | 20hrs wk/ Primarily, 2 days one week, 3 the next but schedules are flexible/Every other weekend and 2 holidays a year/Occasional overnights. Hours flex from: 7am to 3:30pm, 8am to 4:30pm and 1pm to 9:30pm.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Core Pharmacy Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate medication management, including selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing.
Conduct thorough medication order reviews to proactively identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug-related issues.
Recommend cost-effective, formulary-approved alternatives when clinically appropriate.
Prepare and compound medications for precise and timely patient delivery.
Act as a reliable source for drug information and provide educational resources to both medical staff and patients.
Maintain essential communication with physicians and other clinicians to ensure seamless patient care.
Supervisory and Academic Duties:
Supervise technical support personnel involved in the preparation, inventory, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
Contribute to academic programs, which may include serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
Flexible Coverage and Patient Care:
Provide efficient and effective patient counseling as required.
Be available to float to different areas to ensure comprehensive pharmacy coverage.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Pharmacist credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

What additional preferences we're seeking
Hospital experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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E-Verify statement
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Requirements

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate medication management, including selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing.
• Conduct thorough medication order reviews to proactively identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug-related issues.
• Recommend cost-effective, formulary-approved alternatives when clinically appropriate.
• Prepare and compound medications for precise and timely patient delivery.
• Act as a reliable source for drug information and provide educational resources to both medical staff and patients.
• Maintain essential communication with physicians and other clinicians to ensure seamless patient care.
• Supervise technical support personnel involved in the preparation, inventory, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Contribute to academic programs, which may include serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• Provide efficient and effective patient counseling as required.
• Be available to float to different areas to ensure comprehensive pharmacy coverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

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