Pharmacist Specialist - OR & Central Pharmacy
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Pharmacist Specialist – Central Pharmacy/OR - Full Time
Position Highlights
Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented, passionate and energetic individual to join us as an Inpatient Central/OR Hospital Specialist.
This role seeks someone that has a passion and understanding for central pharmacy operations along with working in an Operating Room setting (both inpatient and ambulatory).
This specific position will primarily work from the main Nebraska Medicine medical campus with intermittent shifts at Lauritzen Outpatient Center, Village Pointe, and Bellevue Medical Center.
We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!
Shift: Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 80 hours per pay period)
First Shift
- Primary shifts are 8 hours beginning at 5:30am or 9:30am with intermittent 10 hour shifts beginning at 6:00am.
- Every fourth weekend
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
- Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Pharmacist Specialist – Central Pharmacy/OR
Provide the highest quality patient care. Supervise pharmacy services in assigned patient care area and ensure all medication related patient and care provider needs are met. Work proactively as a member of a team(s) to ensure the provision of optimal pharmaceutical care. Demonstrate a dedication to continual and constant quality improvement.
Required Qualifications
Pharmacist Specialist – Central Pharmacy/OR
- Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program OR possess a Bachelor or Master of pharmacy degree with 10 years of experience required.
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Nebraska or jurisdiction in which pharmacy practice is conducted required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program, as deemed appropriate for patient facing roles and relevant to practice.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacist Specialist – Central Pharmacy/OR
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited postgraduate year one residency preferred.
- Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification as deemed appropriate and relevant to practice preferred.
Recruiter Contact
Breanna Hutchinson brhutchinson@nebraskamed.com
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacist Specialist will supervise pharmacy services in assigned patient care areas and ensure all medication-related needs are met for patients and staff. They will work proactively as part of a team to provide optimal pharmaceutical care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or a Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy with 10 years of experience, along with a valid Nebraska pharmacy license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and completion of an ASHP-accredited residency is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 54% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 9,996 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $138k (middle half $128k–$149k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Nebraska | 55 active | 10,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Pharmacist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,674 in the last 30 days | 3,215 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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