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Austin, Texas

Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Austin, TX
  • Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center
  • Department/Specialty: Inpatient Pharmacy
  • Schedule: Rotating l Full-Time

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. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Review and verify medication orders to identify and prevent potential drug-related issues, ensuring safe and effective therapy.

Compound and dispense medications with precision to support accurate and timely delivery of patient treatments.

Collaborate with physicians and care teams to facilitate clear communication and optimal patient outcomes.

Lead and mentor pharmacy technicians, fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining high operational standards.

Provide clinical drug information and education to medical staff and patients, promoting informed medication management.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensed Pharmacist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

  • What additional preferences we're seeking
  • Minimum of 1 year of Inpatient Hospital Experience
  • Licensed pharmacist or eligible to be licensed in Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify Statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will review and verify medication orders to ensure safe therapy while compounding and dispensing medications for patient treatments. They will also collaborate with care teams and provide clinical education to staff and patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Pharmacist license from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. A minimum of one year of inpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication reviewDrug therapy managementPatient educationTeam leadershipMentoringPharmacy operationsCollaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 49 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program