About this opportunity
Ascension lists this Inpatient Pharmacist opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your future role at a glance
nLocation: Milwaukee, WI
nFacility: Columbia Saint Mary's
nDepartment: Pharmacy
nSchedule: Full-time |36 hours| 7/70| PM Shift | working 7 x 10 hour shifts starting on a Thursday through a Wednesday. Hours are 1:00pm - 11:30pm It includes every other weekend and 3 holidays a year.
nHow you’ll make an impact in this role
nnnClinical Vignette & Order Management: Review, validate, and optimize medication orders for clinical appropriateness. You will proactively screen for drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and contraindications, partnering directly with prescribers to resolve complexities and meticulously document clinical interventions.
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nnAdvanced Compounding & Precision Dispensing: Oversee and accurately compound specialized sterile and non-sterile medications—including high-stakes chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)—strictly adhering to regulatory standards to ensure flawless dispensing, labeling, and inventory control.
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nnInterdisciplinary Collaboration & Safe Transitions: Serve as the pharmacy voice during patient rounds and clinical committees. You will design tailored, patient-specific medication regimens and lead the medication reconciliation process during admissions and discharges to eliminate errors and secure seamless transitions of care.
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nnPatient Consultation & Complex Care Advocacy: Conduct focused, high-touch consultations for patients on complex or high-risk regimens (such as anticoagulants or insulin therapies), empowering them with clear education on administration, side effects, and adherence to optimize their therapeutic outcomes.
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n nWhat minimum requirements you’ll need
nLicensure / Certification / Registration:
nnPharmacist credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
n nEducation:
nnBachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
n nBenefits that help you thrive
nnnComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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nnFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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nnTime to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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nnCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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nnEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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nnFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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nnOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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n nLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
nAscension 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.
nEqual employment opportunity employer
nAscension 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.
nFraud prevention notice
nProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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nMin Salary: 56.54
nMax Salary 82.69
Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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