Retail Float Pharmacist

Advocate Aurora Health

. Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical care, including medication therapy management, patient education, and compliance with regulations. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and mentoring pharmacy students and residents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed PharmacistMedication Therapy ManagementPatient EducationQuality AssuranceImmunization Certification

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Hard Skills

Pharmacotherapeutic Regimen DesignBiomedical Literature EvaluationMedication Order InterpretationData Entry into Automated Dispensing MachinesMedication Storage and Handling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam BuildingConflict ResolutionPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Immunization CertificationNon-Vaccine Injectable CertificationCredentialing and Privileging

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical CareMedication SafetyQuality ImprovementFormulary AdherenceRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens
Educate patients and caregivers about medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens
Implement and document medication therapy recommendations
Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions
Participate in management of medical emergencies when applicable
Support medication safety and quality improvement activities and report events through appropriate channels
Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system
Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process
Assist with acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications
Practice in compliance with organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations
Prepare, dispense, and oversee proper storage and handling of medications
Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners
Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluations of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students
Direct and check the accuracy of pharmacy support team members’ work to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on assessment of patient status and developmental needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP
No experience required
Maintains skills in area of practice
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills
Decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion
Ability to walk considerably, stand, push a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds without assistance
Ability to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel
Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and take precautions around hazardous agents and needle sticks
Ability to perform writing, typing, and data entry into computers and automated dispensing machines
Must have use of both hands, clear vision, and ability to read small font
Functional speech, vision, and hearing
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
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
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Well-being programs