Pharmacist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
- Department: Pharmacy Services Inpatient
- Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Review and optimize medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential drug-related issues.
- Recommend formulary alternatives and provide expert drug information to medical staff and patients.
- Oversee the accurate compounding and delivery of medications while leading technical support staff.
- Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and provide clear, effective counseling to patients.
- Work directly with physicians to facilitate seamless care and provide flexible coverage across the department.
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
Additional Preferences
- PGY1 or PGY2 highly preferred.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
Review and optimize medication orders, identify and resolve potential drug-related issues, recommend formulary alternatives, and provide drug information to medical staff and patients. Oversee medication compounding and delivery, lead technical support staff, precept pharmacy students, counsel patients, and collaborate with physicians to support care across the department.
Requirements
A bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy and pharmacist credentialing from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy are required before the hire or transfer date. PGY1 or PGY2 residency training is highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 9,956 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $140k (middle half $135k–$150k)131 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Tennessee | 246 active | 10,156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 60% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Pharmacist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment258 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,666 in the last 30 days | 3,150 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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