Pharmacist Inpatient

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active Wisconsin Pharmacist License in good standing issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure.
• Ability to meet Wisconsin and federal requirements related to pharmacy practice, medication dispensing, and patient confidentiality.
• Department-specific certifications required/recommended per the Clinical Employee Certification Requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Prior experience in oncology pharmacy, infusion services, or sterile compounding within a hospital or ambulatory care setting.
• Experience with chemotherapy order verification, hazardous drug handling, and infusion center workflows.
• Familiarity with oncology treatment protocols and clinical guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO).

Work Hours

We are seeking a 40 hours/week Inpatient Pharmacist to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:30am - 5:00pm. This position includes an every fifth weekend rotation, an every fourth-fifth holiday rotation, and on-call coverage.

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to hospitalized medical and surgical patients while also supporting oncology and infusion center operations. This role ensures safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy management, with focused expertise in perioperative pharmacotherapy, chemotherapy, biologics, immunotherapies, and supportive care. The pharmacist collaborates closely with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes across inpatient units, surgical services, and ambulatory infusion settings.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management may deem.

• • Maintains professional competencies to meet current and future needs of the patients.
  • Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards.
  • Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

• Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services Responsibilities
  • Review, verify, and dispense medication orders for hospitalized patients, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
  • Perform clinical medication reviews, including dosing adjustments based on renal/hepatic function, pharmacokinetics, and patient‑specific factors.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, providing pharmacotherapy recommendations and monitoring plans.
  • Monitor therapeutic drug levels and clinical responses; document interventions in the electronic health record.
  • Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
  • Support antimicrobial stewardship, pain management, anticoagulation, and other specialized inpatient therapies as assigned.

• Oncology & Infusion Center Responsibilities
  • Verify, prepare (or supervise preparation of), and dispense chemotherapy, biologic agents, immunotherapies, and supportive care medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with USP <797>, USP <800>, and hazardous drug handling standards.
  • Review oncology treatment plans, including regimen selection, dosing calculations, pre‑medications, and supportive therapies.
  • Monitor patients for chemotherapy‑related toxicities, adverse drug reactions, and drug–drug interactions; recommend interventions as needed.
  • Provide patient and caregiver education on chemotherapy, infusion therapies, side effects, safe handling, and adherence.
  • Collaborate with oncology providers and infusion nursing staff to ensure safe and efficient workflow within the infusion center.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0993
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015