Pharmacist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI


Facility: St. Joesph's Hospital


Department: Pharmacy


Schedule: Full Time | 36 hours | Floating days | nights 14:30-23:00. Days 0630-1530

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 97,000+ 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: pro-rated 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

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Validate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, screening for interactions and contraindications to guarantee maximum patient safety before any drug is dispensed.
• Compound and dispense specialized medications (including chemotherapy and TPN) in strict accordance with regulatory standards to deliver accurate, high-quality therapies to the bedside.
• Provide expert clinical consultations to healthcare providers and deliver compassionate, patient-centered education on complex medication regimens to optimize therapeutic outcomes and adherence.
• Coordinate seamless transitions of care by conducting thorough medication reconciliations upon admission and discharge, effectively preventing errors across the patient journey.

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.

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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Responsibilities

• Validate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, screening for interactions and contraindications to guarantee maximum patient safety before any drug is dispensed.
• Compound and dispense specialized medications (including chemotherapy and TPN) in strict accordance with regulatory standards to deliver accurate, high-quality therapies to the bedside.
• Provide expert clinical consultations to healthcare providers and deliver compassionate, patient-centered education on complex medication regimens to optimize therapeutic outcomes and adherence.
• Coordinate seamless transitions of care by conducting thorough medication reconciliations upon admission and discharge, effectively preventing errors across the patient journey.

Qualifications

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.