Pharmacist-Days
Listed compensation
$107k-$160k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist
Gateway Regional Medical Center
- Location: 2100 Madison Ave., Granite City, IL 62040
- Department: Pharmacy
- Position: Full-Time
- Schedule: Days | 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
About Gateway Regional Medical Center
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community. We are committed to patient-centered care, teamwork, integrity, and excellence while creating a safe and supportive environment for our patients and employees.
Position Overview
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing and verifying medication orders, monitoring medication therapy, providing drug information, and supporting safe and effective medication use throughout the hospital.
This position also supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel, participates in medication-use and process-improvement initiatives, and serves as a resource for pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance. In the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, the Clinical Pharmacist may be required to assume essential pharmacy management responsibilities.
Schedule
This is a full-time night position working a 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
The 7-on/7-off schedule means the pharmacist works seven consecutive nights followed by seven consecutive days off, providing a consistent rotating schedule while maintaining full-time coverage.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Illinois Pharmacist license required.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required.
- Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required.
Experience
- Health-system pharmacy experience preferred.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Compensation
Annual Salary Range: $106,891 - $160,326
Compensation is determined based on several factors, including education, experience, certifications, skills, and other job-related qualifications. Final compensation will be discussed with Human Resources based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Gateway Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 1% Employer Match
- Paid Vacation Time
- Mental Health/Sick Time
Illinois Paid Leave
- Floating Holiday for eligible full-time employees after completion of the 90-day probationary period
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Resources
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Gateway Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for verifying medication orders, monitoring therapy, and providing drug information to ensure safe medication use. They also supervise pharmacy support staff and participate in process-improvement initiatives within the hospital.
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 55% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- On-site
Living in Granite City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $136k
- Typical market rent
- $999/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.