Inpatient Pharmacist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee

Department: Pharmacy Service

Schedule: Rotating shifts| 36hrs wk/Hours flex between 7:30am to 4:30pm and 1pm to 9:30pm

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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

• Order Management: Review and validate all medication orders for clinical appropriateness. Screen for interactions, duplications, and contraindications. Resolve issues with prescribers and document interventions.
• Preparation & Dispensing: Accurately compound specialized sterile/non-sterile medications (e.g., chemo, TPN) per regulatory standards. Ensure correct dispensing, labeling, and inventory control.
• Clinical Expertise & Education: Provide expert pharmacotherapy information to providers. Offer comprehensive, patient-centered counseling on complex medications (action, administration, side effects, adherence).
• Collaboration & Care Coordination: 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.
• Quality & Development: Supervise technicians, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance. Mentor students/residents. Manage various operational areas (central, satellite, specialty services).
• Patient Consultation: Conduct focused consultations for patients on high-risk/complex regimens (e.g., anticoagulation, insulin) to optimize adherence and therapeutic outcomes.

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 required


ACLS required

MUST be able to be a preceptor of students and resident

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Order Management: Review and validate all medication orders for clinical appropriateness. Screen for interactions, duplications, and contraindications. Resolve issues with prescribers and document interventions.
• Preparation & Dispensing: Accurately compound specialized sterile/non-sterile medications (e.g., chemo, TPN) per regulatory standards. Ensure correct dispensing, labeling, and inventory control.
• Clinical Expertise & Education: Provide expert pharmacotherapy information to providers. Offer comprehensive, patient-centered counseling on complex medications (action, administration, side effects, adherence).
• Collaboration & Care Coordination: 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.
• Quality & Development: Supervise technicians, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance. Mentor students/residents. Manage various operational areas (central, satellite, specialty services).
• Patient Consultation: Conduct focused consultations for patients on high-risk/complex regimens (e.g., anticoagulation, insulin) to optimize adherence and therapeutic outcomes.

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.