Pharmacist Supervisor - Sign-on Bonus Available!

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$113k-$170k

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced retail pharmacist to serve as a clinical and operational resource, providing high-quality pharmaceutical care while supporting staff development, education, and professional growth. This role will also lead a long-term pharmacy initiative, contribute to policies and procedures, and promote consistent best practices across retail pharmacy locations.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week

SHIFT: Variable Shifts

Sign-on bonus available!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains a professionally operating retail pharmacy and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for the other retail pharmacy partners.

Staff primarily as a retail pharmacist but may be required to work in other functions of the retail pharmacy operations in support of the department.

  • Is an expert retail pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience.
  • Provides staff development and education in area of retail pharmacy.
  • Takes ownership of one long-term retail pharmacy project assuring that the information, data is carried through to all the retail pharmacies.
  • Participates in formulating retail pharmacy policies and procedures in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
  • Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation.

Education and/or Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
  • Wisconsin/Illinois Pharmacist license, depending on location

Other Skills and Abilities

Computer experience

Strong Accuracy Skills

Excellent interpretive/analytical skills for pharmaceutical calculations for drug dosage, IV rates, etc.

Level of Supervision

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; employee adherence to annual education and certification requirements

SUPERVISES

Staff Pharmacists and Techs

Pay Range

$113,022.72 - $169,534.08

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  • Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • FSA/HSA Options
  • Generous, accruing paid time off
  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave
  • Career advancement and educational opportunities
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • Well-being Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Financial Education
  • Annual recognition/awards events
  • Partner appreciation days
  • Family entertainment/attractions discount

Community Service/improvement Opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist Supervisor will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care while leading staff development and operational initiatives across retail locations. They are responsible for managing pharmacy projects, formulating policies, and overseeing the performance and training of staff pharmacists and technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Pharmacy program and hold a valid pharmacist license in Wisconsin or Illinois. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in retail pharmacy operations, and the ability to lead and mentor a team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmaceutical careStaff educationPolicy formulationLeadershipTeam managementPerformance appraisalData management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 63% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
26% this job
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL 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 Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities