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Rockford, Illinois

Clinical Informatics Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$127k-$190k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, hours will be established during the hiring process. This is a hybrid position in person work location will be UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy. Required
  • Residency training in pharmacy practice, drug information, informatics or pharmacy administration or equivalent. Required
  • Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

  • No minimum experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Current licensure from State of Illinois or license eligible. Required

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.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Informatics Pharmacist will work within the pharmacy department to support clinical systems and informatics initiatives. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize medication-related processes and clinical workflows.

Key Skills

Medication ManagementHealthcare SystemsClinical Pharmacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% are remote, 51% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

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<$145k
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$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Elevance Health · Indianapolis, Indiana

$134k-$230k
#2

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

Centene · Indiana

$108k-$199k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
#4

Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

$126k-$174k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo≈ 11% 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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Benefits & Perks

PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Paternity Leave