Shanker Ganesh

Pharmacist · Ascension

pharmacist Skokie, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
13 years
since Aug 2013

Experience

PharmacistCurrent
Ascension
Since Aug 2013 · 13 years · Skokie, IL

Education

University Of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelors
2006 – 2009

Skills

Compounding Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Pharmacy Automation Pharmacists Community Pharmacy Patient Counseling Clinical Research Certified Immunizer Immunization Pharmacy Benefit Management Patient Safety Healthcare Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacy Telepharmacy Epic Superuser Beacon Superuser Diabetes 340b Macrohelix

About Ascension

Industry
Business Services
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Shanker Ganesh is a Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Ascension, based in Skokie, IL. As a pharmacist, Ganesh contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Skokie, IL. They have been with Ascension for 13 years. Ganesh holds academic credentials, including Bachelors, from University Of Illinois At Chicago. Core competencies include Compounding, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacy Automation, Pharmacists. Ascension operates in the Business Services sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Skokie, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Shanker Ganesh is one of them.
  • 2,409 pharmacists are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4,358 contacts at Ascension are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in IL: $110,000 – $167,000 (median $136,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in IL: Walgreens (287), Cvs Health (146), Walmart (62).
  • 2% of pharmacists in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of pharmacists in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shanker Ganesh located?

Shanker Ganesh is based in Skokie, IL. They are currently affiliated with Ascension.

What is Shanker Ganesh's specialty?

Shanker Ganesh specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Pharmacist.

Where does Shanker Ganesh currently work?

Shanker Ganesh currently works at Ascension. They have been there for 13 years.

What is Shanker Ganesh's educational background?

Shanker Ganesh attended University Of Illinois At Chicago.

How do I contact Shanker Ganesh for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in IL?

pharmacists in IL typically earn $110,000 to $167,000 annually, with a median of $136,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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