Pharmacist Clinical Coordinator

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$116K - $186K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Clinical Service Coordination

Coordinates floor-based clinical pharmacy services. Directs clinical program development and implementation as needed. Provides education to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and students pertaining to the pharmacy clinical activities.

Provides director with pharmacist assessments pertaining to pharmacy clinical programs. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUNCTIONS: Works with director to maintain selected quality indicators. Provides monitoring of drug usage patterns and effectiveness to maintain formulary effectiveness.

Provides pharmacy director and assistant director with selected data collection and analysis. Participates in selected case conferences. Promotes effectiveness of formulary while maximizing cost savings opportunities for drug therapies.

Maintains appropriate formulary representation of pertinent medication classes use in the facility. Develops pharmacist driving I.V. to P.O. switch programs. Develops automatic substitution programs for appropriate classes of medications.

Participates on various Health System committees and makes contributions to physician and nursing newsletters. Attends grand rounds. Participates in nursing unit educational activities as needed. Actively supports clinical pharmacist involvement in nursing unit and other pertinent events.

Provides input to pharmacy director to aid with competency assessments. Maintains an acceptable working knowledge of staff pharmacist functions in order to assist with staffing as needed.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program. PharmD preferred.

Minimum 3 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist. Certification and Licensure Registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin Prefer association with American Society of Hospital Pharmacists and Illinois Counsel of Hospital Pharmacists.

Skills and Abilities Good interpretive/analytical skills Basic computer skills Good interpersonal skills Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, and push carts Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently Specific vision abilities: Near and far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment Level of Supervision Works independently under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy.

Supervises This job has no supervisory responsibilities PAY RANGE: $115,948.99 - $185,518.32 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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

This role coordinates floor-based clinical pharmacy services, directs clinical program development and implementation, and provides essential education to medical staff and students regarding pharmacy clinical activities. The coordinator also monitors drug usage patterns, maintains formulary effectiveness, and develops cost-saving initiatives like IV to PO switch programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Pharmacy program, with a PharmD preferred, and possess a minimum of three years of experience as a clinical pharmacist. Applicants must hold current registration as a pharmacist in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Quality Indicators MonitoringDrug Usage MonitoringFormulary ManagementCost Savings AnalysisCommittee ParticipationData Analysis

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 50% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

5
<$145k
4
$145k-165k
9
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
1
$206k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%
CME allowance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Research Pharmacist Coordinator

Inova Health System · Falls Church, Virginia

$126k-$206k
#2

Senior Clinical Review Operations Pharmacist

Smith Rx · Remote - Nationwide

$145k-$204k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

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

$159k-$185k
+ 20 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 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois logo

About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
Career Advancement and Educational Opportunities
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs