Pharmacist

Ascension•Milwaukee, WI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on safe and effective medication management, including order review, preparation and dispensing of medications, providing clinical expertise and education, collaborating with care teams, and ensuring quality control. The pharmacist will also supervise technicians, mentor students/residents, and manage operational areas within the pharmacy department.

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.

Responsibilities

Review and validate all medication orders for clinical appropriateness, screening for interactions, duplications, and contraindications.
Resolve issues with prescribers and document interventions.
Accurately compound specialized sterile/non-sterile medications (e.g., chemo, TPN) per regulatory standards.
Ensure correct dispensing, labeling, and inventory control.
Provide expert pharmacotherapy information to providers.
Offer comprehensive, patient-centered counseling on complex medications (action, administration, side effects, adherence).
Participate in rounds and committees.
Develop patient-specific medication plans.
Perform medication reconciliation upon admission/discharge to prevent errors and ensure safe transitions of care.
Supervise technicians, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.
Mentor students/residents.
Manage various operational areas (central, satellite, specialty services).
Conduct focused consultations for patients on high-risk/complex regimens (e.g., anticoagulation, insulin) to optimize adherence and therapeutic outcomes.