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Relief Pharmacist - Aurora Pharmacy Retail

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

This is a relief position, so you'll be floating between different Aurora Pharmacy locations rather than working one site full time. What's it like for you to walk into an unfamiliar pharmacy and get up to speed on their workflow and team in the same shift?

whether the candidate can adapt quickly without disrupting safety or team dynamics, which is the core demand of a floater role

Tell me about a time you caught a serious medication error before it reached the patient. What tipped you off and what did you do next?

attention to detail and whether they follow through on reporting, not just catch-and-fix

Tell me about a time you had to train or mentor a new technician or student pharmacist. What was hardest about it?

precepting ability since the role requires mentoring students, residents, and teammates

This pharmacy is open long hours including weekends, 8 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday. How do you keep your focus sharp during a long, high-volume shift, especially near closing?

stamina and self-awareness about fatigue-related error risk in a demanding schedule

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a prescriber's order and had to raise a concern. How did that conversation go?

clinical confidence and communication skills when pushing back on physicians

Technical

Walk me through how you check a prescription for a medication order that looks off, maybe a dose that's higher than you'd expect for that patient's age or weight.

clinical judgment and systematic verification process, not just rule-following

How do you decide what to delegate to your pharmacy technicians versus what you need to check yourself?

understanding of scope of practice and how they oversee support staff accuracy

How do you stay current on new drugs, interactions, or guideline changes given that you won't have one fixed site or team to lean on?

self-directed continuing education habits, important for someone without a stable home team

Situational

A patient comes to pick up a new prescription and seems confused or upset about switching from their old medication. How do you handle that counseling conversation?

patient education skill and bedside manner under time pressure typical of retail volume

Say a prescriber calls in an order for a non-formulary medication and the patient needs it urgently. What steps would you take?

knowledge of formulary management and comfort navigating exceptions without stalling patient care

If you noticed a near-miss or safety event during your shift, what would you actually do, step by step, to report it?

whether they know and use the organization's medication safety reporting channels rather than handling it informally

A patient's insurance rejects a claim at the counter and they're frustrated because they need the medication today. What do you do?

problem-solving with insurance and payer issues combined with customer service under stress

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The full job description

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Department: 38590 API Sheboygan: Store 1223 - Retail Pharmacy Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position will include a $5000 signing bonus. Monday through Friday, 7am to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Major Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens  Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration   Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.    Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions   Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable   Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels  Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate   Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.    Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations    Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations   Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned     Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned  Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required  Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice  Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice  Education Required: Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP  Experience Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Maintains skills in area of practice  Strong computer skills  Excellent communication and organization skills  Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills  Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills  Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance  Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity  May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job  Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents   Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises  Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines   Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes  Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job  Exposed to normal office environment  Preferred Job Requirements: DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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