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Madison, Wisconsin

Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient Central Pharmacy

PharmacistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135K - $189K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE. Mix of AM/PM Schedules (6:00AM – 11:00PM). Weekend and holiday rotation required. Up to 5 weeks of overnight coverage may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin on our Central Pharmacy team!

Recent PharmD graduates with strong rotational experience are encouraged to apply for consideration.

We Are Seeking a Pharmacist To

  • Be a consistent presence in the pharmacy production areas and oversee medication distribution processes.
  • Work with various pieces of central automation and technology.
  • Be well versed in the requirements of USP Chapter 797 and sterile compounding procedures.
  • Work with the technicians to help them understand their critical role in patient care and medication safety, to provide them with guidance, some supervision, and to help hold them accountable for their daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Participate in quality improvement, assurance and compliance systems pertinent to medication distribution.

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
  • 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Oversee medication distribution processes and manage central pharmacy automation and technology. Provide guidance and supervision to pharmacy technicians while participating in quality improvement and compliance systems.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Staff SupervisionClinical Pharmacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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 · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits