Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Inpatient – Pediatri

This Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Inpatient – Pediatri position at UChicago Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Pediatrics position at UChicago Medicine is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

UChicago Medicine lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $148k to $173k annually.

This is approximately 34% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Medication therapy management, Inpatient pharmacy, Pediatric pharmacy, IV therapy, Drug utilization review, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacy operations, Medication safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The staff pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and safety of medication orders and supervising pharmacy technicians in an inpatient setting. They also provide clinical interventions, manage IV therapy, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.