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Hospital Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - 7 on/7 off

Mercyhealth · Janesville, WI · $119,941–$179,911 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What experience do you have in emergency medicine pharmacy, and how is it different from a general staff role?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the speed and decision-making of ED pharmacy work.

How do you build trust with ED physicians and nurses so they see you as a resource?

What they are checking: Whether they can become a trusted clinical partner, which the role describes.

The schedule is 7 on, 7 off with long shifts. How do you stay sharp late in your shift?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about fatigue and its effect on accuracy.

How do you keep your clinical knowledge current?

What they are checking: Commitment to ongoing learning, which the posting stresses.

What would you do

An overdose patient arrives and the team is unsure what was taken. How do you help?

What they are checking: Toxicology knowledge and ability to guide treatment with incomplete information.

A nurse asks you to quickly verify an order you think is wrong during a trauma. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak up fast and clearly in a chaotic moment.

About the work

A patient comes in with a suspected stroke and might get a clot-busting drug. What is your role?

What they are checking: Knowledge of thrombolytic dosing, contraindications and the need for speed.

Walk me through how you support a code blue in the emergency department.

What they are checking: Whether they know resuscitation drugs and can prepare them under pressure.

How would you dose a rapid sequence intubation for a 120-kilogram patient?

What they are checking: Knowledge of RSI medications and weight-based dosing.

How do you handle antibiotic selection for a patient with sepsis in the ED?

What they are checking: Knowledge of empiric antibiotics and timing in sepsis care.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW Provides expert pharmacy support within the emergency medicine setting, serving as a trusted clinical resource for healthcare teams and delivering professional, patient-focused care. Maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education, professional literature review, and ongoing self-evaluation to support safe and effective medication management. Schedule: 7 On / 7 Off Shift: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES • Maintains professionalism and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for all health system partners. • Is an expert staff pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience. • Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Program Hospital Pharmacy experience or residency preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Wisconsin/Illinois Registered Pharmacist License or eligible OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent interpretive/analytical skills for pharmaceutical applications Strong accuracy skills Computer experience LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Work requires a moderate level of independent judgment along with good interpretative and interpersonal skills with justification and accountability to Supervisor, Manager, and Director. SUPERVISES This position supervises technicians. This position is involved in the recruitment and orientation process and provides performance feedback and input for performance evaluation purposes. May implement coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed. PAY RANGE: $119,940.61 - $179,910.92 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Disability Insurance • FSA/HSA Options • Generous, accruing paid time off • Paid Parental and caregiver leave • Career advancement and educational opportunities • Tuition and certification reimbursement • Certification Reimbursement • Well-being Programs • Employee Discounts • On-Demand Pay • Financial Education • Annual recognition/awards events • Partner appreciation days • Family entertainment/attractions discount • Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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