Hospital Pharmacist PRN

2 days ago
Illinois$120K - $180KPer Diem / PRNPharmacistPSLF Eligible

Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois as a Hospital Pharmacist PRN – Wisconsin/Illinois in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, United States. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares, dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, & protocols. Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to professional staff, patients and patient families.

Key Responsibilities

  • AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares, dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, & protocols.
  • Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to professional staff, patients and patient families.
  • Documents these activities, as needed.
  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

  • related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control.
  • Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Actively participates in the department's quality improvement activities, hospital committees, department/team meetings.
  • Assists new hires in orientation, education, and training programs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $120K - $180K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, United States.

Key Skills

Medication DispensingDrug InformationPharmacokineticsAntibiotic StewardshipPain ManagementPharmacy SupervisionPharmaceutical CalculationsRegulatory ComplianceQuality ImprovementFormulary Management
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Position Insights

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is open to pharmacist candidates.

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

Compensation Analysis

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $120k to $180k annually.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($120k–$180k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medication Dispensing, Drug Information, Pharmacokinetics, Antibiotic Stewardship, Pain Management, Pharmacy Supervision, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: Prepares and dispenses medication orders while providing accurate drug information to staff and patients. Supervises pharmacy technicians and ensures compliance with health system policies and legal regulations.

Benefits package: Retirement, Time off, On-demand pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Retirement
Time off
On-demand pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2d ago