Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient Central Pharmacy – Per Diem
Listed compensation
$135K - $189K
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Job Description
Work Schedule: 20% FTE. Variety of AM & PM schedules available (6:00AM – 11:00PM). Weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin on our Central Pharmacy team!
We Are Seeking a Pharmacist To
- Be a consistent presence in the pharmacy production areas and oversee medication distribution processes.
- Work with various pieces of central automation and technology.
- Be well versed in the requirements of USP Chapter 797 and sterile compounding procedures.
- Work with the technicians to help them understand their critical role in patient care and medication safety, to provide them with guidance, some supervision, and to help hold them accountable for their daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Participate in quality improvement, assurance and compliance systems pertinent to medication distribution.
At UW Health, You Will Have
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree Required
- Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency training program Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of clinical patient care and orders management experience Required
- 3 years of institutional experience (hospital or integrated health system) or completion of an ASHP accredited residency training program Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Wisconsin within 90 Days Required
- Certification through the appropriate certifying program (Board of Pharmacy Specialties, National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers, Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board, etc.) Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Key Responsibilities
Oversee medication distribution processes and manage central pharmacy automation and technology. Provide guidance and supervision to technicians while ensuring compliance with USP Chapter 797 and quality assurance systems.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$189k | Pharmacy median $149k (middle half $143k–$149k)168 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Wisconsin | 176 active | 10,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 55% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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