Pharmacist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Department: Pharmacy Services Inpatient
- Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift
- How you'll make an impact in this role
- Review and optimize medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential drug-related issues.
- Recommend formulary alternatives and provide expert drug information to medical staff and patients.
- Oversee the accurate compounding and delivery of medications while leading technical support staff.
- Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and provide clear, effective counseling to patients.
- Work directly with physicians to facilitate seamless care and provide flexible coverage across the department.
- What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
- 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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will review and optimize medication orders while providing expert drug information to medical staff and patients. They are also responsible for overseeing medication compounding and leading technical support staff to ensure seamless clinical care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid pharmacist credential from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy. The role requires the ability to work in an inpatient hospital setting and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary medical teams.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Ascension a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,288 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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