Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

Pharmacist Role at Ascension

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday

Salary: $129,356 - $189,184 (annual)

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: 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

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

• Ensure the safe selection, dosing, preparation, dispensing, and administration of medications within specialized areas such as oncology, cardiology, and nuclear medicine.
• Review medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related issues while recommending formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Serve as a pharmacy subject matter expert by providing drug information, patient counseling, and clinical guidance to healthcare teams and leadership.
• Oversee and support pharmacy technical staff involved in medication preparation, inventory maintenance, and dispensing operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to optimize patient care while contributing to pharmacy education and cross-coverage needs.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must be willing to initiate the process to obtain one or more Pharmacist licenses within 90 days of hire/transfer for the following states: AL, AR, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, NE, OK, OR, TN, TX, VA & WV.
• Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• The role supports Rheumatology clinics and requires medical licensure in Kansas and Indiana (including Indianapolis and Evansville). Candidates may start with one license and obtain the second within 90 days of hire.
• KS/IN licensure (Indianapolis & Evansville)
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting or specialty pharmacy or completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and/or PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program preferred.
• Requires Pharmacist licenses.

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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