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Pharmacist Supervisor

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $113,023–$169,534 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role takes ownership of a long-term retail pharmacy project. Tell me about a project you led from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a project and carry it through to every location.

Tell me about a policy or procedure you helped write or change.

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to pharmacy policy in a practical way.

How do you keep up with continuing education and new guidelines?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain their practice through ongoing learning.

What would you do

How would you make sure a new practice gets adopted the same way in every retail pharmacy?

What they are checking: Whether they can drive consistency across sites with training and follow-up.

A patient is angry that their prescription is not ready and needs prior authorization. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the patient and work the problem quickly.

You notice a pharmacist at another location is not following a new procedure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can address peers diplomatically while protecting patient safety.

How do you handle a prescription you suspect is forged or for misuse?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the law and use professional judgment with controlled substances.

About the work

What makes a retail pharmacy run professionally and safely on a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand workflow, staffing and checks that keep a retail pharmacy accurate.

How do you teach and develop technicians and newer pharmacists?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in staff development, a key part of this role.

What clinical services, like immunizations or MTM, do you think add the most value in retail?

What they are checking: Whether they see the retail pharmacist as a clinical resource, not just a dispenser.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced retail pharmacist to serve as a clinical and operational resource, providing high-quality pharmaceutical care while supporting staff development, education, and professional growth. This role will also lead a long-term pharmacy initiative, contribute to policies and procedures, and promote consistent best practices across retail pharmacy locations. SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Variable Shifts ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintains a professionally operating retail pharmacy and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for the other retail pharmacy partners. • Staff primarily as a retail pharmacist but may be required to work in other functions of the retail pharmacy operations in support of the department. • Is an expert retail pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience. • Provides staff development and education in area of retail pharmacy. • Takes ownership of one long-term retail pharmacy project assuring that the information, data is carried through to all the retail pharmacies. • Participates in formulating retail pharmacy policies and procedures in the provision of pharmaceutical care. • Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Wisconsin/Illinois Pharmacist license, depending on location OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Computer experience • Strong accuracy skills • Excellent interpretive/analytical skills for pharmaceutical calculations for drug dosage, IV rates, etc. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; employee adherence to annual education and certification requirements SUPERVISES Staff Pharmacists and Techs PAY RANGE: $113,022.72 - $169,534.08 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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