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Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, Illinois

Inpatient Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55.48-$80.35/hr

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Job Description

  • Department: Pharmacy
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Days & Evenings
  • Facility: Mercy Medical Center
  • Location: 1325 N Highland, Aurora, Illinois 60506
  • Compensation Range: $55.48 - $80.35

Why Join Mercy Medical Center?

Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system

Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.

Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process

  • Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
  • One interview with quick decision‑making
  • Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
  • Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, coordinates the activities of the pharmacy department to provide the highest quality of pharmaceutical care to all patients served by the hospital, while ensuring patient safety. The scope of patient care provided may include: General Medicine/Surgical, Intensive Care Services, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Oncology, Peri-operative, Geriatrics and Outpatient Services.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current state Registered Pharmacist License.2. Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred.3. B.S. degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. 4. BLS and ACLS certification preferred

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $55.48 to $80.35.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Surgical pharmacyPeri-operative care

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$115k–$167kPharmacy median $148k (middle half $143k–$151k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$141k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Illinois334 active10,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 32% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,675 in the last 30 days3,327 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
11
<$165k
4
$165k-195k
1
$196k
4
$225k-255k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Pharmacist - Infusion

Providence · Tukwila, Washington

$75.49-$119.17/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy Admin

Providence · Torrance, California

$75.49-$119.17/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist - Infusion Pharmacy

$75.49-$119.17/hr
#4

Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

$72.42-$114.33/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,057 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercy Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Baltimore, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education
PrimE-Academy Professional Development

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$2,294/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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