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Pharmacist, Hospital - 7 days on, 7 days off

Mercyhealth · Freeport, IL · $119,941–$179,911 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off with long shifts. How do you stay sharp near the end of a 10-hour day?

What they are checking: Whether they have strategies to keep accuracy high during a demanding schedule.

Tell me about a medication error or near miss you caught. What happened next?

What they are checking: Whether they report and learn from errors, which drives quality improvement.

How do you keep current with new drugs and guidelines?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning through literature review and continuing education.

What would you do

A physician orders a dose you believe is too high for a patient with poor kidney function. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can intervene with a prescriber confidently and document the outcome.

You oversee technicians on your shift. How do you handle a technician who keeps making the same error?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead and coach support staff, which the posting describes as daily leadership.

How would you look for cost-saving options without hurting patient care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cost-conscious therapy, which the posting names.

About the work

Walk me through how you verify a medication order in a hospital setting.

What they are checking: Whether they check dose, route, interactions, allergies, renal function and indication every time.

How do you manage anticoagulation or vancomycin dosing in the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they have clinical dosing skills that hospital pharmacists use daily.

How do you make sure sterile compounding on your shift follows USP standards?

What they are checking: Whether they know compounding rules and take responsibility for compliance.

A nurse calls asking whether two IV drugs are compatible. How do you answer?

What they are checking: Whether they can give quick, accurate drug information using reliable resources.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW The Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy while supporting patients, families, and healthcare professionals through medication management, clinical consultation, and drug information. This role also provides daily leadership and oversight of pharmacy technicians and support staff, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. SCHEDULE: 7 days on, 7 days off SHIFT: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–8pm; weekends and holidays, 6:30am-5pm 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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