Clinic Specialty Pharmacist

About the role

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital
Department: Pharmacy

Schedule

Full-Time, 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence & Advisory: Assess, review, and optimize complex medication orders to proactively resolve drug-related issues, recommending formulary alternatives and serving as a subject matter expert for interprofessional care teams and clinical leadership.
• Specialized Dispensing & Safety: Oversee the precise compounding, dosing, and dispensing of medications, ensuring rigorous safety standards across specialized patient populations.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Direct-consult with physicians, nurses, and care managers to streamline treatment plans and provide expert drug information to healthcare staff.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Empower patients through direct medication counseling, helping them safely navigate and understand their therapy regimens.
• Operational Agility: Adapt to dynamic clinical needs by providing flexible coverage across pharmacy units when required.

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; Doctor of Pharmacy.
• Minimum: 2 years of ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience.
• Preferred: 3–5 years of ambulatory care/chronic disease management experience and BCACP certification.

Benefits

• 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

About Ascension

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.