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Madison, Wisconsin

Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Department

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$189k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 9m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day/evening/night. 7 days on, 7 days off schedule. 4 week rotation of schedule; 6:30AM - 4:30PM and 2:00PM - 12:00AM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. Option for.90 FTE if desired.

Pay

  • Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Join our team of Pharmacists who are always ready to provide the best possible care.

We Are Seeking a Clinical Pharmacist To

  • Provide patient care services to East Madison Hospital Emergency Department patients as outlined by the UW Health Statement on the Standards of Practice for Emergency Medicine Pharmacists.
  • Support the de-central pharmacist by assisting with order verification and admission and discharge workflows for inpatient units at East Madison Hospital.
  • Opportunity to precept UW School of Pharmacy students.
  • Be part of a health care facility that focuses on wellness.
  • Join a cohesive team of collaborative pharmacists in a growing hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will have emergency medicine experience. Preference given to candidates who have completed a PGY2 in emergency medicine or have equivalent work experience in an emergency medicine setting.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
  • Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred

Work Experience

  • 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
  • 3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days Required
  • Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) within 180 Days Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 180 Days Required
  • Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in the Emergency Department and support inpatient unit workflows including order verification. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and participate in the precepting of pharmacy students.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inpatient workflowsMedication managementPharmacotherapyClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEmergency response

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
PSLF eligible
11%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 9,708 Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits eligibility
Referral bonus