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Ascension
Appleton, Wisconsin

Pharmacist Clinical Specialty

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Ascension as a Pharmacist Clinical Specialty in Appleton, Wisconsin. Your future role at a glance Location: Appleton, WI Facility: St. Elizabeth Department: Pharmacy

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
  • Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
  • Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
  • What additional requirements you'll need Minimum of 3 prior years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy and be licensed by the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board. A minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience is required, with a residency preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication Order ReviewDrug Problem ResolutionFormulary ManagementCompoundingPatient EducationClinical CommunicationStaff SupervisionPreceptingPatient Counseling

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist Clinical Specialty at Ascension a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,769 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

6.0/10 work-life score · Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,769 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options
Wellness plans
Retirement benefits with employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement